This article condenses the key findings of qualitative studies on assembly work. Grounded conceptually in considerations of the role of experiential knowledge and living labor capacity with regard to informal expertise and tacit knowledge, the empirical results challenge the dominant view of...

Context: Germany is seen as one of the major players in developing what is known as “Industry 4.0.” Especially in the manufacturing and the automotive sector, the vocational training is seen as a precondition and consequence alike for the global success of these sectors. Current research...

Berufliche Bildung ist in die Kritik geraten: Ein medial genährtes schlechtes Image, und junge Menschen, die es zunehmend zur Erstausbildung an die Hochschulen zieht. Ein in die Jahre gekommenes institutionelles System, das zudem als weitgehend deutscher Sonderweg gilt, erscheint vielen als...

This article condenses the key findings of qualitative studies on assembly work. Grounded conceptually in considerations of the role of experiential knowledge and living labor capacity with regard to informal expertise and tacit knowledge, the empirical results challenge the dominant view of...

Context: Germany is seen as one of the major players in developing what is known as 'Industry 4.0.' Especially in the manufacturing and the automotive sector, the vocational training is seen as a precondition and consequence alike for the global success of these sectors. Current research though...