The Effect of Automation (ICT) on Job Polarisation: Evidence from Turkey Manufacturing Firms

Lamia Guseinova , Xie Sisheng

Automation (ICT) Application, Job Polarization, Multiple Regression Analysis, Employment Structure

Turkey is a developing economy, and the increasing application of information technologies such as automation has impacted changes in employment structures. This paper proposes the hypothesis that the application of information technology has impacted job polarization significantly. Utilizing official data from the Turkish Statistical Department for the years 2011-2021 and employing methods such as principal component analysis and multiple regression analysis for analysis in real-time, the study concludes: (1) Information technology applications can lead to job polarization, whereby the employment share of high-skill and low-skill jobs increases, while the employment share of middle-skill jobs decreases.(2) The impact of information technology application on job polarization exhibits regional heterogeneity; Not all regions exhibit the same polarization trend as the national level, and some areas have not yet shown clear signs of polarization. (3) The application of information technology impacts the structure of employment in industries; specifically, the extensive adoption of information technology results in reduced employment opportunities for medium-skill industries, while having a positive impact on employment for high-skill industries and low-skill service industries. Based on the above research results, we suggest that the government should strengthen public policy support for the development of information technology and improve relevant infrastructure. Businesses should establish more comprehensive training systems, clarify career development pathways, encourage flexible working, create an inclusive corporate culture, and promote knowledge sharing and collaboration among employees. Workers need to pay attention to the trend of digital transformation, actively improve their skills, and enhance employability and competitiveness.

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"The Effect of Automation (ICT) on Job Polarisation: Evidence from Turkey Manufacturing Firms", IJSDR - International Journal of Scientific Development and Research (www.IJSDR.org), ISSN:2455-2631, Vol.9, Issue 1, page no.227 -236, January-2024, Available :https://ijsdr.org/papers/IJSDR2401032.pdf

Volume 9 Issue 1, January-2024

Pages : 227 -236

Paper Reg. ID: IJSDR_209800

Published Paper Id: IJSDR2401032

Downloads: 000347238

Research Area: Management

Country: Nanjing, Jiangsu, China

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.10500211

ISSN: 2455-2631 | IMPACT FACTOR: 9.15 Calculated By Google Scholar | ESTD YEAR: 2016

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