Knowledge Workers

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This paper explains that anyone who makes a living out of creating, manipulating or disseminating knowledge is a knowledge worker. The paper points out that knowledge workers need not be solely associated with computer related fields as programming or software development but also can be doctors, attorney, accountants, and almost every professional who uses information products or technological tools. The author states that the demand for knowledge workers is rapidly increasing world wide because of the steady shift in the economic structure from industry to information technology.

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"Information specialists are quickly taking over most business activities as it was reported that California alone has 25% of the workforce classified as knowledge workers. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics also expects "a net increase of more than 10,000 information professionals in the U. S. labor force by 2006" (Bender 1998, p. 35). This shows how knowledge is now the most important factor in determining the success or failure of corporations and their workforce. Countries and companies where knowledge is still being treated as a second citizen and industrial power is considered more important are headed for disaster. In coming few years, knowledge will take over all other ways of working because of the rapid advancement in technology and the convenience that brings along."

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