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Which dimension of McDonaldization emphasizes speed and efficiency in achieving a specific end?

  • Control
  • Efficiency (correct)
  • Predictability
  • Calculability

    • What does calculability in McDonaldization primarily focus on?

  • Quality over quantity
  • Counting and quantifying (correct)
  • Human judgment and creativity
  • Customized experiences

    • How does predictability manifest in McDonaldization according to Ritzer?

  • Diverse and unique customer experiences
  • Standardized products and services (correct)
  • Randomized service delivery
  • Increased uncertainty in consumer behavior

    • What role does technology play in the control dimension of McDonaldization?

    <p>Replacing human judgment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes the implications of McDonaldization for employment?

    <p>Leads to the replacement of human roles by machines</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context of calculability, which of the following technologies is highlighted as essential?

    <p>Digital cameras</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the 'putting customers to work' concept imply in McDonaldization?

    <p>Maximizing convenience through customer interaction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Ritzer's concept of control in McDonaldization emphasizes which of the following?

    <p>Eradicating unpredictability and uncertainty</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of marriage is promoted in industrial societies?

    <p>Monogamous marriage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is meant by 'neolocal residence' in the context of marriage?

    <p>Couples set up a household separate from their families</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to Cultural Learning Theory, how do humans typically acquire new skills?

    <p>By imitating high-status individuals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a significant factor in the failure of Sir John Franklin's expedition?

    <p>Lack of local environmental knowledge</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does bilateral descent emphasize?

    <p>Tracing lineage equally through both parents</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'intensive kinship' refer to in marriage and family structures?

    <p>Complex family dynamics among monogamous couples</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'cultural evolution' indicate in human societies?

    <p>The development of complex cultural solutions over time</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was unique about Franklin's expedition compared to others in arctic exploration?

    <p>It was the best equipped in history</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the size of the 'me' circle in the sociogram task indicate?

    <p>An implicit measure of individualism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which factor was found to positively correlate with collectivistic thinking in the study?

    <p>Percentage of farmland used for rice cultivation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does restitutive law reflect in society?

    <p>A solidarity that implies differences among individuals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did Karl Marx's theories influence the understanding of culture and economic growth?

    <p>Production relationships shape individual and cultural consciousness.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of suicide occurs when an individual experiences social isolation?

    <p>Egoistic suicide</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the notable difference in social identity construction between rice and wheat farming societies?

    <p>Rice farming fosters tighter social networks and collective identities.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What adjustment was made in analyzing the loyalty and nepotism task results?

    <p>Adjustment for GDP and pathogen prevalence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is defined as the forced division of labor?

    <p>An imposed structure that disrupts individual roles</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What kind of thinking was observed in people from rice cultivation provinces according to the sociogram task?

    <p>Holistic thinking with smaller 'me' circles</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the concept of the hive switch refer to?

    <p>A mechanism promoting group cooperation and intergroup competition</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to Weber, how should the social sciences approach the study of social behavior?

    <p>Through interpretive analysis of subjective meanings</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of suicide happens as a result of social overregulation?

    <p>Fatalistic suicide</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes ascribed status from achieved status?

    <p>Ascribed status is a position one is born into, whereas achieved status is based on individual choices</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was concluded about the impact of economic interests on social behavior in the study?

    <p>They are one of many factors shaping social behavior.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characterizes anomic suicide according to Durkheim?

    <p>Suicide occurring due to a sense of purposelessness after a sudden change</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is totemism based on?

    <p>A kinship system identifying with a common ancestor or symbol</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Marx predict about capitalism in the 19th century?

    <p>It would eventually decline due to periodic crises of over-production.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did the three decades from 1945 to 1975 contradict Marx’s predictions?

    <p>Living standards improved and inequality decreased.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a post-industrial society according to the liberal theorists?

    <p>Increased emphasis on manual labor.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main focus of Frederic Taylor’s theory of scientific management?

    <p>Maximizing economic efficiency through rationalization.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one consequence of the 'deskilling' phenomenon described by Taylorist principles?

    <p>Disempowerment and alienation of the worker.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the liberal theorists, what role do strong institutions play in industrial society?

    <p>They facilitate pluralist democracy.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the rise of computerization signify in the context of labor processes?

    <p>More control for managers and routinization of tasks.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the two contradictory theories regarding the impact of scientific management on jobs?

    <p>Upskilling versus deskilling.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Thomas Hobbes argue is the condition of life in the state of nature?

    <p>Life is solitary, poor, nasty, brutish, and short.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to Georg Simmel, how do modern urban societies differ from traditional feudal societies in terms of affiliations?

    <p>Affiliations are voluntary, multiple, and overlapping in modern societies.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What aspect of social networks does Max Gluckman highlight in relation to societal cohesion?

    <p>Social networks facilitate belonging through intermediate smaller groups.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the concept of 'homophily' refer to in Simmel's analysis?

    <p>The preference for creating supportive relationships with similar others.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What challenges do small-scale societies face regarding market integration?

    <p>They are largely self-sufficient and lack market norms.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does Simmel’s concept of 'formal sociology' contribute to understanding social order?

    <p>It focuses on patterns of interaction rather than societal structure.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which principle does Hobbes advocate for as a solution to the threats of self-preservation?

    <p>Establishment of government through social contracts.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In terms of social networks, what does Simmel suggest about the role of urban settings?

    <p>They enhance the acceptance of heterogeneity and difference.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Social Theory

    • Social theory encompasses various perspectives on how societies function and interact.
    • It delves into the relationships between individuals, groups, and institutions.
    • Exploring social structures, norms, and values is key to understanding societal dynamics.

    Sociological Method

    • Different approaches exist for studying society, each with its own assumptions and methodologies.
    • The choice of method depends on the research question and the scope of the study.
    • Understanding the strengths and limitations of various approaches helps inform the research process.

    Social Structures and Institutions

    • Social structures are the enduring patterns of social relationships and institutions in a society.
    • These structures shape and constrain individual behavior.
    • Institutions are established norms and patterned behaviors that provide stability and order in a society.

    Culture and Beliefs

    • Culture encompasses a wide array of societal beliefs, values, and norms.
    • Culture plays a significant role in shaping individual behaviors and social interactions.
    • Understanding cultural differences is essential for analyzing societal variations.

    Economic Systems and Social Structures

    • Economic systems and social structures are intertwined.
    • Economic factors significantly influence social stratification and inequality.
    • Economic opportunities and resources are often unequally distributed.

    Social Inequalities

    • Social inequalities exist in all societies to varying degrees.
    • Inequality can be evaluated through several aspects of society, like class, gender, and ethnic background.
    • Societal issues and conflicts frequently arise due to differing advantages and disadvantages within society.

    Social Change and Conflict

    • Societies continually experience change, both planned and unplanned.
    • Social conflict and change stem from differences and tensions among different social groups.
    • Examining various factors impacting social dynamics can result in a deeper understanding of how conflict arises.

    Social Capital

    • Social capital refers to the resources, relationships, and trust within a social network.
    • It encompasses networks of individuals and institutions that can facilitate cooperation and mutual aid.
    • Factors like collective values, norms, and trust significantly influence social capital.

    Globalization and Cultural Exchange

    • Globalization is a process of growing interconnectedness across societies.
    • Globalization fosters the exchange of ideas, values, and goods
    • Understanding the impacts of globalization on cultural exchange, while also critically examining its limitations is essential.

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