ECONOMIC AND ORGANIZATIONAL CONSIDERATIONS OF KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT

Abstract

Physical labor is gradually being replaced by mental work. These changes in the work environment have resulted in a knowledge-based economy, also called an information economy with knowledge workers. In modern times, which are characterized by turbulence and unpredictability, possession of knowledge workers will probably determine the success or failure in an increasingly aggressive competitive rivalry. This article attempts to answer the question of what role knowledge workers play or could play, and what are the possible benefits and potential problems associated with the existence of this group of employees in the company. The problem is so important and timely, since it is estimated that in the future, knowledge workers will constitute an increasing proportion of employees, which has important implications for the approach to human resource management in today's organizations