Pros And Cons Of Mcdonaldization

McDonaldization is the process of a society acting in a the manner of a fast food restaurant. The characteristics of McDonaldization include efficiency, calculability, predictability and control. As a result of McDonaldization, social life becomes more homogenous and less personal. This process can easily be found on college campuses with many of the characteristics being very easy to spot. Dorm buildings are a form of McDonaldization, although there are different dorm buildings, all the dorms in those buildings have the same construction. Students can chose how there room is arranged but are limited to what they can do in their rooms. For example, if a student does not want a desk in their room, they unfortunately cannot do anything about …show more content…
McDonaldization may not always include the most healthy or moral option but in most cases its provides the most efficient way to get something done. The actual restaurant McDonald's for example does not provide the most healthy food options but it does provide a very efficient and easy way to serve food that people will eat, fast. The organization of McDonaldization is also a pro. Establishments that use concepts of McDonaldization often have very organized ways of doing things, such as a assembly lines, refined technology and innovative work philosophies. Low costs are also another advantage since the materials used are usually uniform and in bulk. The cons of McDonaldization are its lack of creativeness, freedom and individuality. Establishments that use McDonaldization are mainly uncreative and instead provide a very rigid and linear way of work. McDonaldization also lacks freedom because of the strict rules and regulations that it often establishes. Lastly, McDonaldization does not allow for much of individuality. Individuals are usually unable to pick there own choices such as what they wear to work, when they go on break or their position within the