Talking About Organizations Podcast cover image

126: Labor and Monopoly Capital -- Harry Braverman (Part 1)

Talking About Organizations Podcast

00:00

Labor Dynamics Under Capitalism

This chapter examines the transformation of labor in capitalist systems, focusing on the de-skilling of workers and loss of autonomy due to management practices. It critiques historical management theories like Taylorism, assessing their ongoing influence on modern work structures and the misclassification of workers. The discussion highlights the impact of large corporations on labor dynamics and the role of technology in shaping job design and worker experiences.

Transcript
Play full episode

The AI-powered Podcast Player

Save insights by tapping your headphones, chat with episodes, discover the best highlights - and more!
App store bannerPlay store banner
Get the app