Discuss the positive and negative aspects of McDonaldization

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Org Theory Assignment -

Direct quotes should be used minimally (preferably all responses should be in your own words as much as possible), but cited correctly with a works cited page and in-text citations.

1. In the book, Complex Organizations, Perrow asserts that the sins of bureaucracy as an organizing tool result primarily "... from a failure to bureaucratize properly." Describe two of the "sins of bureaucracy" discussed by Perrow and what specific "failure to bureaucratize properly" he believes it arises from.

2. What are the primary differences between the Scientific Management take on organizations and the views of Chester Bernard? Be sure to use Morgan's Machine Metaphor to help explain these differences.

3. Describe the relationship between the Rational-Bureaucratic Model presented by Weber and the McDonaldization Model presented by Ritzer. Be sure to describe both models thoroughly, as you are dealing with the relationship between the two models.

4. Discuss the positive and negative aspects of McDonaldization. Be sure to include the globalization of McDonaldization in your discussion. Also, explain how the negative aspects of McDonaldization, both locally and globally, might be dealt with.

5. Reflect upon and critically review the material covered in this class since the beginning of this semester --including various concepts, theories and research about organizations in society. Be sure to include how this material has influenced your understanding of organizations in society.

Note - Need approximately 350+ substantial words per question.

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