The Future Of Work In Asia And Beyond

Author : Alan R. Nankervis,Julia Connell,John Burgess
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 171 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2020-03-13
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780429752377

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The Future of Work in Asia and Beyond by Alan R. Nankervis,Julia Connell,John Burgess Pdf

The Future of Work in Asia and Beyond presents the findings and associated implications arising from a collaborative research study conducted on the potential impact of the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR – or Industry 4.0) on the labour markets, occupations and associated future workforce competencies and skills across ten countries. The 4IR concerns the digital transformation in society and business – an interface between technologies in the physical, digital and biological disciplines. The book explores many related issues: the nature of the 4IR, as well as demographic, generational and socio-cultural issues, economic and political perspectives, public and private sector similarities and differences, business strategy and managerial implications, human resource management/planning strategies, policies and practices, industry innovations, ‘best practice’ cases and comparative country studies. Chapters are based on a framework which combines labour market and multiple stakeholder theories. Issues are explored through the perceptions of organisational managers based in Australia, China, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Mauritius, Nepal, Singapore, Taiwan and Thailand to provide an analysis of organisational, industry and government preparedness for the 4IR. This book is recommended reading for anyone wanting to gain an understanding of the 4IR and a range of related challenges and issues, as well as suggested strategies for governments, education and industry that are necessary to address them.

Author : Akiko Sakamoto,Johnny Sung
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 462 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2018
Category : Education
ISBN : 9221323064

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Skills and the Future of Work by Akiko Sakamoto,Johnny Sung Pdf

Author : Alan Nankervis,Julia Connell,Alan Montague,John Burgess
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 248 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2021-08-11
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9789811616143

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The Fourth Industrial Revolution by Alan Nankervis,Julia Connell,Alan Montague,John Burgess Pdf

This book explores the core themes of the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) highlighting the digital transformation that has been occurring in society and business. Representing an interface between technologies in the physical, digital and biological disciplines the book explores emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence, robotics, the Internet of Things, autonomous vehicles, 3-D printing, nanotechnology, biotechnology, materials science, energy storage, and quantum computing. The findings of collaborative research studies on the potential impact of the 4IR on the labour markets, occupations, future workforce competencies and skills associated with eight industry sectors in Australia are reported. The sectors are: agriculture and mining; manufacturing and logistics; health, medical and nursing; education; retail; financial services; government services and tourism.

Author : Alan Nankervis,Marian Baird,Dr Jane Coffey,John Shields
Publisher : Cengage AU
Page : 58 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2024-06-16
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780170458795

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Human Resource Management 11e by Alan Nankervis,Marian Baird,Dr Jane Coffey,John Shields Pdf

The Australian HR Institute (AHRI)-endorsed Human Resource Management: Strategy and Practice provides a strong conceptual and practical framework for students of human resource management. The successful integrative strategic HRM model is retained in this latest edition and the most recent developments in human resource management theories and practices are explored. This is the only resource in the market that uses the Australian HR Capability Framework to teach the behaviours and capabilities required by an HR practitioner. Premium online teaching and learning tools are available on the MindTap platform. Learn more about the online tools au.cengage.com/mindtap

Author : Dastane, Omkar,Aman, Aini,Bin Mohd Satar, Nurhizam Safie
Publisher : IGI Global
Page : 341 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2023-07-03
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9781668467831

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Digital Natives as a Disruptive Force in Asian Businesses and Societies by Dastane, Omkar,Aman, Aini,Bin Mohd Satar, Nurhizam Safie Pdf

A new generation of Asian entrepreneurs is bringing their creativity, innovation, and digital expertise to market, assisting the region in becoming a disruptive force on the global stage. Live commerce, which combines fast purchases with entertainment, is revolutionizing China's retail industry, and new applications are making users' lives easier and more intertwined. A relatively young and increasingly well-educated population, driven by Millennials and Gen Zs, is driving such high levels of internet and mobile usage. In the following decade, these "digital natives" (born between 1997 to 2012) will account for one-third of Asia's consumption. Despite its relevance, there is a scarcity of research on digital natives and transformation in Asia or reflections of the same in a global context. Digital Natives as a Disruptive Force in Asian Businesses and Societies fosters multidisciplinary collaboration in order to uncover fresh theoretical and empirical views on digital natives, digital technology, and digital revolutions in Asian enterprises and society. Covering key topics such as the digital divide, internet marketing, and social commerce, this major reference work is ideal for government officials, business owners, managers, policymakers, scholars, researchers, academicians, practitioners, instructors, and students.

Author : Klaus Schwab
Publisher : Currency
Page : 192 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2017-01-03
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781524758875

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The Fourth Industrial Revolution by Klaus Schwab Pdf

World-renowned economist Klaus Schwab, Founder and Executive Chairman of the World Economic Forum, explains that we have an opportunity to shape the fourth industrial revolu­tion, which will fundamentally alter how we live and work. Schwab argues that this revolution is different in scale, scope and complexity from any that have come before. Characterized by a range of new technologies that are fusing the physical, digital and biological worlds, the developments are affecting all disciplines, economies, industries and governments, and even challenging ideas about what it means to be human. Artificial intelligence is already all around us, from supercomputers, drones and virtual assistants to 3D printing, DNA sequencing, smart thermostats, wear­able sensors and microchips smaller than a grain of sand. But this is just the beginning: nanomaterials 200 times stronger than steel and a million times thinner than a strand of hair and the first transplant of a 3D printed liver are already in development. Imagine “smart factories” in which global systems of manu­facturing are coordinated virtually, or implantable mobile phones made of biosynthetic materials. The fourth industrial revolution, says Schwab, is more significant, and its ramifications more profound, than in any prior period of human history. He outlines the key technologies driving this revolution and discusses the major impacts expected on government, business, civil society and individu­als. Schwab also offers bold ideas on how to harness these changes and shape a better future—one in which technology empowers people rather than replaces them; progress serves society rather than disrupts it; and in which innovators respect moral and ethical boundaries rather than cross them. We all have the opportunity to contribute to developing new frame­works that advance progress.

Author : Subas Dhakal,Verma Prikshat,Alan Nankervis,John Burgess
Publisher : Springer
Page : 263 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2018-08-26
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9789811309748

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The Transition from Graduation to Work by Subas Dhakal,Verma Prikshat,Alan Nankervis,John Burgess Pdf

This book reports on the findings from a research study of vocational and higher education graduates’ employability challenges. The nature and extent of these challenges, their underlying causes, and effective strategies to address the problems in this area are all analysed from a multiple-stakeholder paradigm. The primary focus of the book is on governments; secondary, vocational, and higher education systems; and industry employers - rather than graduates themselves - in order to highlight the policy and strategy implications for governments, industry and educational systems. Readers will acquire comprehensive information on the nature and extent of graduate employability in terms of country-specific challenges, together with a deeper understanding of their complex causes, and the inter-relatedness between governments, educational systems, industry sectors, and potential employers. They will also be provided with a broad range of stakeholder strategies designed to effectively address these challenges within integrated national and regional approaches.

Author : IntroBooks Team
Publisher : IntroBooks
Page : 24 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2024-06-16
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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Future of Jobs by IntroBooks Team Pdf

Times are changing and the labor markets are under immense burden from the collective effects of various megatrends. Technological growth and grander incorporation of economies along with global supply chains have been an advantage for several workers armed with high skills and in growing occupations. However, it is a challenge for workers with low or obsolete skills in diminishing zones of employment. Business models that are digitalized hire workers as self-employed instead of standard employees. People seem to be working and living longer, but they experience many job changes and the peril of skills desuetude. Inequalities in both quality of job and earnings have increased in several countries. The depth and pace of digital transformation will probably be shocking. Industrial robots have already stepped in and artificial intelligence is making its advance too. Globalization and technological change predict the great potential for additional developments in labor market performance. But people should be ready for change. A progression of creative annihilation is probably under way, where some chores are either offshored or given to robots. A better world of for jobs cannot be warranted – a lot will be contingent on devising the right policies and institutes in place.

Author : Devesh Kapur,Lily Kong,Florence Lo,David M. Malone
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 977 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2023-01-26
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9780192661029

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The Oxford Handbook of Higher Education in the Asia-Pacific Region by Devesh Kapur,Lily Kong,Florence Lo,David M. Malone Pdf

Since the turn of the millennium it has become clear that the Asia-Pacific Region is, economically, the fastest growing continent in the world, and is likely to remain so for some time despite the setbacks of the COVID-19 pandemic. Asia-Pacific's share of the world's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) doubled from 15 per cent to 30 per cent between 1970 and 2017 and is projected to account for half of global GDP by 2050. With South East and South Asia also growing rapidly, with over half the world's population and three of the world's five largest economies, Asia is soon poised to home half of the world's middle class - a class that is both the driver and the product of higher education. The quality of a country's system of higher education may be seen both as a gauge of its current level of national development as well as of its future economic prospects. It is therefore natural that the putative "Asian Century" should generate interest in the region's higher education systems which, on the one hand, share common characteristics-a fixation with credentials and engineering, high technology (especially among male students), and business degrees-while at the same time are also highly differentiated, not only across countries but also within. As such, a better understanding of higher education achievements, failings, potential, and structural limitations in the Asia-Pacific Region is imperative. This handbook presents a number of significant country case-studies and documents cross-cutting trends relating to, among other things: the trilemma faced by governments juggling competing claims of access, accessible cost, and quality; the balance between teaching and research; the links between labour markets (demand) and higher education (supply); preferred fields of study and their consequences; the rise of the research university in Asia; the lure of institutions of international reputation within the region; new education technologies and their effects; and, trends in government policy within the wider region and sub-regions.

Author : World Bank
Publisher : World Bank Publications
Page : 148 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2018-10-31
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781464813566

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World Development Report 2019 by World Bank Pdf

Work is constantly reshaped by technological progress. New ways of production are adopted, markets expand, and societies evolve. But some changes provoke more attention than others, in part due to the vast uncertainty involved in making predictions about the future. The 2019 World Development Report will study how the nature of work is changing as a result of advances in technology today. Technological progress disrupts existing systems. A new social contract is needed to smooth the transition and guard against rising inequality. Significant investments in human capital throughout a person’s lifecycle are vital to this effort. If workers are to stay competitive against machines they need to train or retool existing skills. A social protection system that includes a minimum basic level of protection for workers and citizens can complement new forms of employment. Improved private sector policies to encourage startup activity and competition can help countries compete in the digital age. Governments also need to ensure that firms pay their fair share of taxes, in part to fund this new social contract. The 2019 World Development Report presents an analysis of these issues based upon the available evidence.

Author : Philipp Schröder
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 183 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2017-06-26
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781351723343

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Urban Spaces and Lifestyles in Central Asia and Beyond by Philipp Schröder Pdf

This volume contributes new insights to the scientific debate on post-Socialist urbanities. Based on ethnographic research in cities of Central Asia, the Caucasus and Russia, its contributions scrutinise the social production of diverse public, parochial and private spaces in conjunction with patterns of everyday encounter, identification, consumption and narration. The analyses extend from the transnational entanglements between a Dushanbe bazaar and hyper-modern Dubai to the micro-level hierarchies in a flat-sharing community in Astana. They explore competing notions of urban belonging and aesthetics in Yerevan, local perception of Central Asian Muslims in Kazan and Saint Petersburg, and more, providing a rich tapestry of academic study. Taken together, the case studies address cities as gateways to ‘new worlds’ (both local and global), discuss ambitions of states at taming urban landscapes, and illustrate current trends of economic, religious and other lifestyles in urban Central Asia and beyond. This book was originally published as a special issue of Central Asian Survey.

Author : Steven E. Lindquist
Publisher : Anthem Press
Page : 392 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2011-10-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780857288110

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Religion and Identity in South Asia and Beyond by Steven E. Lindquist Pdf

This volume brings together sixteen articles on the religions, literatures and histories of South and Central Asia in tribute to Patrick Olivelle, one of North America’s leading Sanskritists and historians of early India. Over the last four decades, the focus of his scholarship has been on the ascetic and legal traditions of India, but his work as both a researcher and a teacher extends beyond early Indian religion and literature. ‘Religion and Identity and South Asia and Beyond’ is a testament to that influence. The contributions in this volume, many by former students of Olivelle, are committed to linguistic and historical rigor, combined with sensitivity to how the study of Asia has been changing over the last several decades.

Author : Madeleine Reeves
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 217 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2013-09-13
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781135700126

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Movement, Power and Place in Central Asia and Beyond by Madeleine Reeves Pdf

Central Asia is a region singularly marked by attempts to transform social life by transforming place. Drawing together established scholars and a new generation of historians, geographers and anthropologists, this volume brings empirical specificity and theoretical depth to debates about the politics of place-making in this diverse region, making an important contribution to Central Asian studies and a distinctive regional comparison to the ‘spatial turn’ in social analysis. Case studies draw on archival research and oral history to explore the workings—and unintended consequences—of policies aimed at sedentarizing, collectivizing and resettling populations as a means to fix and territorialize space. The book also examines ethnographic studies attuned to the role of movement in sustaining social life, from Soviet-era trade networks that linked rural Central Asia and the Russian metropolis, to pilgrimage routes through which ‘kazakhness’ is articulated, to the contemporary moralization of migration abroad in search of work. Rather than analysing ‘flows’ as abstract processes, the book enquires about effortful activity, material infrastructures, political relations and social habits through which people, ideas, knowledge, skills and material objects move or are prevented from moving. As such, it offers new insights into the complex intersections of movement, power and place in this important region over the last two centuries. This book was originally published as a special issue of Central Asian Survey.

Author : Charles B. Handy
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 229 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 1984
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780855206895

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The Future of Work by Charles B. Handy Pdf

Examines the place of work in society and discusses the possible future development of employment in Great Britain

Author : Saroj Pachauri
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 438 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2024-06-16
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9789819940868

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Transforming Unequal Gender Relations in India and Beyond by Saroj Pachauri Pdf