Evolutionary change in the nature of the problem of employment

This article examines the evolution of the nature of work in course of time in terms of the two most common theories: the five modes of production and the information society. The theory of the five modes of production was created by Karl Marx, and was widespread in the economics of the USSR and other countries of the socialist bloc. In turn, pre-Communist formations are accompanied by a suppression of the main mass of people to maximize the welfare of minorities. It is in this supporters of the Marxist theory sees the main source of most of the problems of modern society. In contrast to this approach is the theory of the information society. Its supporters see scientific and technical progress as the main source of positive changes of social development and progress of labor relations. From their point of view, technological developments will contribute to the gradual improvement of working conditions, professional development and quality of life of employees. The history has shown that closer to the truth turned out to be supporters of the theory of the information society - labor in developed countries gains predicted nature more and more, while the Marxists apocalyptic predictions have not been fulfilled. Nevertheless, the problems of capitalist society, which were pointed at by the supporters of socialism, persist, and they are seriously affecting the social development. Resolution of these problems is an important task for researchers of different industries - from mechanical engineering to sociology. At the same time, ignoring them, amid growing inequality and uneven economic development of the world can lead to serious social, economic, psychological and political consequences, up to growth of revolutionary sentiment.

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