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