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 REMINDERS:

• 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.
• 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.