Course Details
Country:
Netherlands
Institution:
Free University of Amsterdam
Course Title:
New Ways of Working
Course Number:
E_MUM_NWW
Course Description:
“New ways of working” refers to new practices through which knowledge workers collaborate in increasingly distributed and flexible organizational contexts enabled by digital technologies. In this course we elaborate on the nature of these new practices and critically examine the role of technology in various aspects of work and organizing. The lectures are structured in such a way that we first discuss the academic understanding of what constitutes “work” and “technology” in the modern world. We then move on to critically reflect on how particular aspects of work are being challenged by digital transformation. The main themes discussed in this course revolve around 1) the role of physical space and co- location for organizing 2) the role of knowledge in organizing 3) the nature of occupations and occupational boundaries. In general, during the course, we debate such questions as “How does automating work impact existing occupational relations in the workplace?”
Language:
English
Approved Equivalent:
Pending For Approval
Attachment Files:
Studyguide (5)_9.pdf
