Studies of people being discharged from employment, or fired, have found that
a. Black federal employees are twice as likely to be fired as their White counterparts.
b. When Whites and Blacks have the same education and hold upper-level federal positions, they are equally likely to be fired.
c. Racial patterns in being discharged from employment may be attributed to lack of seniority for Black workers.
d. White employees were more likely to be fired, but only when they worked less than 40 hours per week.
Question 2Women are more likely to vote than men.
a. True
b. False
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Question 3Which of the following is false in regard to patterns of discrimination within organizations?
a. The most powerful positions in any organization are typically held by White men of upper class status.
b. Discrimination persists even when formal barriers have been removed.
c. Minority employees increasingly have the same amounts of education as White employees.
d. In situations where minority employees have the same amount of education as Whites, promotions are given out equally.
Question 4Democracy is based on the principle of representing all people.
a. True
b. False
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Question 5Overall, the primary organizational principle that motivates McDonaldization is _____.
a. an emphasis on efficiency
b. calculability
c. predictability
d. control
Question 6In general, the majority of voters are characteristic of the average citizen in terms of age and education.
a. True
b. False
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Question 7Which of the following would not be a slogan for Ritzer's McDonaldization?
a. The same way, everyday
b. Count on it
c. Have it your way
d. Over and over again
Question 8The U.S. has one of the lower rates of voter turnout compared with other democratic nations.
a. True
b. False
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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