Title
Dominant technology and organization: Impacts of digital technology on skills
Author
Dhondt, S.
van der Zee, F.
Preenen, P.
Kraan, K.O.
Oeij, P.R.A.
Contributor
Bauer, W. (editor)
Riedel, O. (editor)
Ganz, W. (editor)
Hamann, K. (editor)
Publication year
2019
Abstract
This paper describes a new approach to investigating, unraveling and explaining the implications of digital technologies for skills. To do so, the paper develops an approach to assess technology in companies in a more precise way, building on three main arguments. Firstly, current approaches to the subject treat all (new and emerging) technologies as equal. A more specific approach to technology is needed. Secondly, instead of starting from the potential of digital technologies, the focus should be on how technology investment decisions of companies are actually taken. Companies do not automatically reason from the available technology potential, but rather build on their current technology and capital stock and competitive position (the potential of technology). Thirdly, the organizational context should be considered. The actual use of skills in companies is strongly related to the organizational context. This is identified as the dominant organizational context. Based on these three main arguments, a new framework for work and skills technology impact research is suggested. Subsequently, the framework is applied to two professions in Dutch industry.
Subject
Technology
Organization
Skill Development
Future of Manufacturing
Industry 4.0
Work Design
Digital Skills
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TNO identifier
871894
Publisher
Fraunhofer Institute for Industrial Engineering, Stuttgart
Source
International perspectives and research on the Future of work, International scientific symposium, Stuttgart July 2019, 186-205
Document type
bookPart