The McDonaldization of society refers to:
A) the obesity epidemic in American society.
B) the taking over of key authority positions by baby boomers.
C) the increased uniformity and rationality of society.
D) the phenomenal success of cooperative restaurants as models for other companies.

Question

The McDonaldization of society refers to: 
A) the obesity epidemic in American society. 
B) the taking over of key authority positions by baby boomers. 
C) the increased uniformity and rationality of society. 
D) the phenomenal success of cooperative restaurants as models for other companies.

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The McDonaldization of society refers to the increasing level of uniformity and rationality in society, fueled by the success and widespread adoption of certain characteristics of fast food restaurants like McDonald's. These characteristics include efficiency, calculability, predictability, and control through non-human technology.

The McDonaldization of Society Refers To