Dutch
At 10:03 AM 12/1/97 -0600, Dutch wrote:
>1. What does the term _knowledge worker_ mean?
I do not know what it means. But I am opinionated so I'll pass that on. I
think it is a buzzword.
However there is always a bit of truth in buzzwords. We have made and are
making a transition from the 'I decide you move parts philosophy' to 'we
decide and we make parts philosophy'. That means managers must recognize
that people have brains as well as backs and an effective manager uses
both to achieve the most efficient and effective results.
I believe those using this term are trying to put a burden on workers by
implying you can no longer go to work and leave your brain at home. The
biggest part of that transition is in managers self perception of his or
her job. Not workers but there is a growing change in expectations of
employees( or by any of the new names for employees).
>2. Is _knowledge worker_ another of the buzzwords for a desired type of
>employee?
YOU BET.
>3. Are there current examples of _knowledge workers_?
All workers are knowledge workers if managers choose to listen and allow
them to take action.
>4. How do you train/prepare people for the role of a _knowledge worker_?
All the Deming tools work just fine to release the power of the worker.
>5. How does one go about applying for a job as a _knowledge worker_?
Just go to any factory where the management expects everyone to think.
Gene
Eugene Taurman
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