It is a general understanding that the advanced economies are currently undergoing a fundamental transformation into knowledge-based societies. There is a firm belief that this is based on the development of high-tech industries. Correspondingly, in this scenario low-tech sectors appear to be...

The normal enterprise, contrary to widespread prejudice, can do well out of intense knowledge, without bothering with snobbish high-tech delusions. In this respect, the present book deals with all the questions you might have been afraid to ask. It offers explanation, policy and practical...

Cover -- Einleitung: Digitalisierung industrieller Arbeit -- 1. Technologieschub: Digitalisierung -- 2. Zum Wandel von Arbeit: Herausforderungen und Perspektiven -- 2.1 Arbeitsmarkt und Beschäftigung -- 2.2 Strukturwandel -- Neue Muster der Mensch-Maschine-Interaktion -- Wandel der...