STUDY OF BEHAVIORAL COMPETENCIES REQUIRED FOR INDUSTRY 4.0

Abstract

The term Industry 4.0 has gained immense popularity in the last two decades. The skill & readiness of the workforce for the same has been a matter of research and discussion for academicians & scholars. Artificial Intelligence, Machine learning, cloud computing among other emerging digital trends is creating a major shift or change in skill set asks. It therefore becomes important to have an unbiased review of literature to understand the terms competency & industry 4.0 and the impact it has on the current workforce and skills needed for the future. The current paper explores at understanding the title Behavioral competency needed in Industry 4.0 with specific reference to the research/study that has been already done. It also looks at the research done in terms of understanding the impact of industry 4.0 on job market and skills of existing workforce. The present study contributes to body of knowledge by reviewing existing literature on the topic and understanding the gaps and thus providing a starting-point for further research regarding behavioral competencies needed in Industry 4.0.