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Read through the questions below and write about what the questions bring out in your own life. Use the questions as a guide; you do not have to answer any of them. The questions are designed to bring the main points in the chapter to the forefront of your mind and be a guide. Resources for the assessment: Textbook Reading: Ritzer: Chapter 1Time Investment: One hourThis week’s topic: What is your reaction to McDonaldization?What are other examples of McDonaldization besides those listed in the book?How has the concept of McDonaldization itself become McDonaldized?Is the book presented in a McDonaldized fashion?What are other advantages of McDonaldization?What are some other global icons? How are they similar to McDonald’s? How do they differ?If McDonald’s is truly a global phenomenon, does it makes sense to use the Big Mac Index as a means of measuring the purchasing power of various currencies? Discuss the pros and cons.The prefix “Mc” has come to be applied to a variety of phenomenon – McNews, McJobs, McDoctors, etc. To what other phenomena might you affix this prefix?Would you prefer to get health care at a facility that is McDonaldized?Are there certain things that you wish were more McDonaldized? Less?Have you ever visited a friend’s home and recognized a piece of furniture from IKEA (possibly even something you own as well!)? How did you feel when you did? How did your friend feel when/if you pointed out that you knew where it was purchased?Ritzer lists eleven (11) examples of the influence of the McDonald’s model (pp. 2 – 6). Identify the example that most caught your attention (e.g., surprised you, interested you) and write about it. Explain what most stands out to you and why!