The Emergence of the Fourth Industrial Revolution: An Historical Introduction to Knowledge Management and the Innovation Economy

The industrial revolution transformed society, and the technology revolution has changed the world and given rise to an innovation economy. Jon-Arild Johannessen's book explores how informats and infostructures are taking over from old technology infrastructures, and a new organizational logic is breaking out of these innovations. He suggests a new structure of cooperation, where global competence clusters and global innovation processes bring to light this changing economy, and the knowledge worker emerges to become the new working class of the fourth industrial revolution.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 144 pages
Publication date: 05 September 2022
Publisher: Emerald Publishing Limited

The industrial revolution, a transformative force in society, has undergone a remarkable transformation in the past thirty years. This technological revolution, often referred to as the "fourth industrial revolution," has brought about significant changes that have reshaped the world and propelled the emergence of an innovative economy. Leading knowledge management expert Jon-Arild Johannessen delves into this transformative shift in his book, "The Emergence of the Fourth Revolution: An Historical Introduction to Knowledge Management and the Innovation Economy." Johannessen explores how information and information infrastructures are gradually replacing traditional technology infrastructures, leading to the emergence of a new organizational logic. He suggests a novel structure of cooperation, where global competence clusters and global innovation processes come to the forefront, illuminating this evolving economy. Through these changes, Johannessen demonstrates how the knowledge worker emerges as the new working class of the fourth industrial revolution. This book is a must-read for students in knowledge management and organizational studies, as it offers valuable insights into the future of our economy and the exciting possibilities that these innovative revolutions have brought forth.

Dimension: 229 x 152 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781789739961