Study on Key Competences for the Implementation of Industry 4.0 Solutions

• Autorzy: Anna Michna , Joanna Kruszewska
• Języki publikacji: EN

Abstrakty

EN

Purpose: The latest studies in the literature on the subject discuss the topic of future competences in the industry sector. The purpose of this article is to indicate the key competences for the implementation of Industry 4.0 solutions. The presented results are part of wider research (Michna, Kmieciak, Kruszewska, 2021). Design/methodology/approach: The research methods consist of a comprehensive literature review of the subject under study and the results of empirical research conducted in 2021 based on an anonymous online survey completed by employees from different levels of organization, operating in diverse industries and located in multiple locations. Findings: Study presents competences with the highest importance for survey participants - problem solving, process understanding, efficiency in working with data; and with the lowest importance - leadership skills and coding skills. Research limitations/implications: Competences were grouped according to literature study results, chosen group was not always natural for specific competence, which could lead to difficulties in research. The study group was anonymous, it consisted of random employees from multiple organizations, not selected in advance. Practical implications: The study's results provide knowledge about general perception of competences in Industry 4.0 with a division of specific groups: technical, social, economic, political and environmental. Originality/value: The study can help HR practitioners and Industry 4.0 specialists in analyzing human resources competences and planning the development of possible competence gaps.(original abstract)

Słowa kluczowe

EN

Industry 4.0; Competences

PL

Przemysł 4.0; Kompetencje

• Czasopismo: Zeszyty Naukowe. Organizacja i Zarządzanie / Politechnika Śląska
• Rocznik: 2022
• Numer: z. 161 Contemporary Management
• Strony: 137--153

Twórcy

autor

Anna Michna

• Silesian University of Technology

autor

Joanna Kruszewska

• Silesian University of Technology

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DOI

10.29119/1641-3466.2022.161.10