Global development has been a significant process from prehistory to the present day. This
long, complex process of development has changed the lives of humankind time and time …

This report addresses the nature, scope and possible effects of digital automation. It reviews
relevant literature and situates modern debates on technological change in historical …

Traditionally, innovation policies have had a narrow dimension. Understanding digital
transformation as a societal grand challenge, in terms of inclusiveness, innovation policies …

Will machines replace humans? That is the fear that is shaping current debates over
modernization in relation to digitalization and? industry 4.0=. In the long term, however, the …

The implementation of digital technologies changes tasks, jobs, organisations and even the
composition of the labour market. Whereas it is often theorised how technology possibly …

Workplace innovation (WPI) enhances the innovative capability of an organisation via its
dual focus on promoting both high quality jobs and good organisational performance. WPI …

This paper presents an introductory overview of the main issues that the digitalisation of
industrial enterprises known as Industry 4.0 raises for social sciences. First, it will show that …

The manufacturing industry is increasingly regarded as an essential ingredient of an
ecosystem of production of goods and services. Key enabling technologies are considered …

Digitalization offers tremendous opportunities for companies. At the same time, digitalization
presents more than purely technical challenges. It also distributes work and decisionmaking …

This open access book will give insights into global issues of work and work systems design
from a wide range of perspectives. Topics like the impact of AI in the workplace as well as …