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Measuring work and workers: Wearables and digital assistance systems in manufacturing and logistics
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Wissenschaftszentrum Berlin für Sozialforschung gGmbH
Abstract The smart glove or smart data glasses: Digitalization of work means that technology is moving closer to the bodies of employees. It can make movements, vital signs and even emotions visible. Technologies which many people use privately to monitor their sporting activities or health opens up a new di... view more
The smart glove or smart data glasses: Digitalization of work means that technology is moving closer to the bodies of employees. It can make movements, vital signs and even emotions visible. Technologies which many people use privately to monitor their sporting activities or health opens up a new dimension of control in the workplace, but also the possibility of supporting employees in complex work processes. Based on case studies of companies in manufacturing and logistics as well as a survey of employees, this study provides insights into operational use cases of wearables and the assessments of employees. It reveals contradictory experiences and a high importance of co-determination and co-design of new technologies by employees and works councils as a condition for using new technologies for improving work quality.... view less
Keywords
labor; manufacturing; logistics; digitalization; new technology; effects of technology; work organization; qualification; codetermination; works council; Federal Republic of Germany
Classification
Sociology of Science, Sociology of Technology, Research on Science and Technology
Sociology of Work, Industrial Sociology, Industrial Relations
Document language
English
Publication Year
2022
City
Berlin
Page/Pages
113 p.
Handle
http://hdl.handle.net/10419/251912
Status
Published Version; reviewed
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Deposit Licence - No Redistribution, No Modifications