What process is the implementation of the work clock an example of?

A) progress
B) rationalization
C) consumerism
D) McDonaldization

The implementation of the work clock is an example of rationalization, which refers to the process of replacing traditional and spontaneous methods of organizing work and society with calculated, efficient, and predictable procedures. This concept is often associated with the work of sociologist Max Weber, who described rationalization as a key characteristic of modern societies, emphasizing efficiency, calculability, predictability, and control.