The concept "McDonaldization" of society refers to
A)McDonald's organizational principles moving to dominate all of society.
B)the spread of McDonald's restaurants around the world.
C)society becoming more filled with red tape and inefficiency.
D)the less and less predictable nature of today's society.

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The concept of "McDonaldization" of society refers to the spread of the principles of efficiency, calculability, predictability, and control that were developed by the fast-food restaurant chain McDonald's to other sectors of society, such as education, healthcare, and entertainment. The term was coined by sociologist George Ritzer to describe the ways in which these principles have become dominant in contemporary Western societies, leading to a homogenization of culture and a loss of individuality and creativity.

The Concept "McDonaldization" of Society Refers to