Impact of Mcdonaldization essay

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You have now reviewed the five principles of McDonaldization:

  1. Efficiency
  2. Calculability
  3. Predictability
  4. Control; and
  5. Irrationality of rationality.

You have also examined how they affect your life.

INSTRUCTIONS:

In this fourth and final journal entry, take a synthetic look at the issue, to assess the impact of McDonaldization in your life.

  • First, think about how much McDonaldization you think is present in your life, providing some examples.
  • Then, consider whether you would like this to change, by reflecting on the positive and negative consequences of McDonaldization for you, including a consideration of our core value of community. You may want to focus on only one or two changes.
  • Finally, think about how you might go about implementing such change(s), also thinking how that might relate to the core value of community.

IMPORTANT REMINder

  • It should be 3 pages long using a 12-point size font, double- spaced.
  • You should use a header with your name, the date, the course number, and “Journal Entry 4” on the first page (NO title page).
  • You should cite and reference your textbook properly in a standard formatting style, such as ASA, APA, or MLA.
  • The first two pages should be your essay, and the third page should be your reference list.

Please consult the library resources to make sure you are formatting your source correctly.

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Journal Entry 4: .Impact of Mcdonaldization

Examples of Mcdonaldization Present in my Life

Mcdonaldization is a term coined in reference to the proliferation of fast-food principles
in elements of society, offering convenience and affordability (Crossman n.d.). The concept is
based on rationalization, the process by which conventional and emotional is overtaken by
efficiency and reason. The metaphor of McDonald’s is used in reference to over-rationalization
is society, resulting in unanticipated or undesired events (Crossman n.d.). On a personal level,
the concept of Mcdonaldization can be described as performing tasks in seemingly efficient
logical manner resulting in the same desired outcome. The concept has overtaken various aspects
of my life, owing to the efficiency and convenience it brings. In ...


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