Weber uses the metaphor of the "iron cage" to argue that work today is motivated by:
A) Economic production demands
B) Religious duty
C) Materialistic acquisitiveness
D) A and C

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Weber's concept of the "iron cage" refers to the increased rationalization inherent in social life, particularly in Western capitalist societies. This rationalization leads to individuals being driven by economic production demands and materialistic acquisitiveness, making them feel trapped in a system of efficiency and calculated achievement.

Weber Uses the Metaphor of the "Iron Cage" to Argue