What are the fundamental changes taking place

Abstract

Proposes that changes are usually encapsulated in the classical theory of post‐industrialism, with regard to the information revolution. States there are two different information models: the service economy model; and the industrial production model. Looks at global interdependencies in work, citing the three mechanisms working on global labour interdependence: the multinational corporations; international trade; and global competition. Uses highlighted boxes in explaining the three various dimensions of: value‐making; relation‐making; and decision‐making. Concludes that labour is more important than ever to the value‐making process — but workers are more vulnerable than ever to organizations and the effect of global competition.