Piore and Sabel described what they saw as the future of manufacturing and called it "flexible specialization." Which of the following social theorists would likely have agreed that this is the direction we are heading?
A) Karl Marx.
B) Max Weber.
C) Adam Smith.
D) Daniel Bell.

Question

Piore and Sabel described what they saw as the future of manufacturing and called it 	"flexible specialization." Which of the following social theorists would likely have 	agreed that this is the direction we are heading?
A) Karl Marx.
B) Max Weber.
C) Adam Smith.
D) Daniel Bell.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Daniel Bell, a sociologist and post-industrialist, argued that manufacturing was moving towards smaller, more specialized production units that could adapt to changing consumer demands. This aligns with Piore and Sabel's concept of flexible specialization. Marx, Weber, and Smith did not address this specific concept of manufacturing in their theories.

Piore and Sabel Described What They Saw as the Future