Why we need Knowledge workers?
Who are knowledge workers?
Peter
Drucker has first invented the term “knowledge worker” in his book, The
Landmarks of Tomorrow in 1959. He defined high-level workers who apply
theoretical and analytical knowledge, acquired through training to develop
products and services. He stated that the knowledge workers would be the most
valuable assets of a 21st-century organization as their high level
of productivity and creativity. They can be professionals in information
technology areas such as Programmers, web designers, system analysts, technical
writers, and researchers. Also, this group
can include pharmacists, public accountants, engineers, architects, lawyers,
physicians, scientists, financial analysts, and design thinkers.
Knowledge
workers are said to think for a living, not like blue-collar laborers who are
paid for carrying out physical tasks. The number of knowledge workers, who are
to solve complex problems or to develop new products or services is growing continuously
as organizations move forward giving independence to their employees. Knowledge
workers paid high salary compare to physical workers.
Knowledge
workers are factual and have theoretical knowledge. They access and apply
information to solve problems. Also, good communication skills assist them to
work closely with other employees in decision-making, goal setting, and
brain-storming sessions. This group must be interested and motivated in
finding a new information and use them in their work (CFI Education Inc, n.d.).
Why Knowledge workers are important?
According
to Cohen (2011), in the last century, knowledge workers became more productive
and helped the market grow. Developed and developing economies give extra
weight to knowledge work over industrial skills and organizations will need to
find ways to increase productivity. Originations that maximize the productivity
of their knowledge workers will have the advantage.
A
knowledge worker contributions will serve to expand the knowledge assets of an
organization. It will be difficult to measure but it increases the overall
value of its intellectual capital. They build effective teams, communicate in a structured
way, create, share and maintain knowledge, align time with strategic goals and
negotiate the next steps to take the organization to the next level.
Employers
recognize knowledge workers as assets of the organizations who hold unique
talents and skill, than ordinary employees who perform repetitive jobs. The
nature of knowledge allows the workers to gain leadership skills as they work
as their won bosses habitually and enjoy greater freedom to perform new tasks every
day.
References
CFI Education Inc, n.d. Knowledge
Workers - Who They Are and What They Do [WWW Document]. Corp. Finance Inst. URL
https://corporatefinanceinstitute.com/resources/knowledge/other/knowledge-workers/
(accessed 9.25.19).
Cohen,
J., 2011. ‘Companies must treat knowledge workers as assets’ [WWW Document].
Financ. Times. URL
https://www.ft.com/content/5731c4e0-edcf-11e0-acc7-00144feab49a (accessed
9.25.19).
Good article Anupama, organizations need to have knowledge workers with them if they want to sustain in the market. The knowledge people are bridging theoretical to practical also they help to grow and to take your organizations to next levels. Thanks for sharing.
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ReplyDelete"According to Cohen (2011), in the last century, knowledge workers became more productive and helped the market grow" now a days companies seeking for multi talented persons for their jobs..Nice article.
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ReplyDeleteWhat an awesome article of knowledge workers. A country like Srilanka to reach the expect productivity must create more knowledge workers. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteImplicating this segmentation in an organisation cause two classes and one is who have knowledge and talent another class is who do not. Encouraging one class in an organisation will mislead and damage the organisation in the long run because of a blue-collar worker also essential to increase the performance in a larger firm, and we need to recognise them as knowledge worker who is contributing in his job role.
ReplyDeleteMost of the organizations prefer on the job traings where they set strait to the sea,but people who have knowledge can perform better in such situation.so it is obvious that knowledge workers are more important.
ReplyDeleteGreat argument Anumpama, the way you explain topic and arguments are execllent.
ReplyDeleteAgreed with your post. Really we need knowledge workers. As you say that Employers recognize knowledge workers as assets of the organizations who hold unique talents and skill.
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Indeed knowledge workers are an asset to the organization but organization should know how to utilize their maximum & value them.
ReplyDeleteVery useful article Anupama. Specially a country like Sri Lanka is in need of skilled workers so knowledge plays a vital role. Good one.
ReplyDeleteHiring skilled workers is also a bit of challenge for modern HR professionals where they need to make sure that they also fits the organisational culture. Nice Article.
ReplyDeleteKnowledge workers are the key to a success of an organization.Specially in a competitive business environment.Thanks for sharing this article.
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