Information Society and the Transformation of Organizations in Finland
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 2361889 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Raimo Blom (University of Tampere, corresponding author), Harri Melin (0000-0003-3203-9228, University of Tampere) |
| Year | 2003 |
| Volume | 30 |
| Issue | 2 |
| Pages | 176-193 |
| Publication date | 2003-05-01 |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Work and Occupations (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0730-8884 • E-ISSN: 1552-8464 |
| Publisher | SAGE Publications Inc (PUBLISHER) |
| DOI | 10.1177/0730888403251755 |
| OpenAlex | W2130008867 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 2 |
| References cited | 12 |
In this article, the authors analyze and evaluate the nature of organizational change in Finland. This is against the backdrop of social theories that emphasize the transformation of work based on new technology and increasing knowledge intensity. Our empirical data are drawn from three case studies: Metso Automation, the global market leader in paper and pulp machine automation; Telenor, which produces and sells internet-based business catalogs; and the city of Ylöjärvi, which is responsible for social services. Our study shows that there are large differences between organizational types in terms of team formation, pay systems, recruitment, and forms of control. We argue that organizational differences reflect more general differences between traditional and proactive, flexible workplaces that coexist in the emerging information based society
Automation · Business · Economics · Information technology · Knowledge management · Management · Organizational change · Political science · Public relations · Sociology · The Internet · Computer Science · Engineering · Innovation, Technology, and Society · Research in Social Sciences · Work-Family Balance Challenges · Marketing
| Citations per year | 0.09 |
|---|---|
| Citation span | 2004 - 2010 (7) |
| Highly cited | No |