In discussing McDonaldization Ritzer argues that people are often willing to pay more for things they perceive as more efficient. Can you think of examples from your own life where you, or someone you know, has been willing to pay a higher price for a good or service because you/they thought it was more efficient?

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In discussing McDonaldization Ritzer argues that people are often willing to pay more for things they perceive as more efficient. Can you think of examples from your own life where you, or someone you know, has been willing to pay a higher price for a good or service because you/they thought it was more efficient? Looking back, was it/is it worth it?
Max Weber suggested that bureaucracy, while intended to maximize efficiency in tasks and organizations, could also be highly irrational. Explain this paradox using an example of your own encounters with the iron cage of bureaucracy.

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