How Does Industrialization Work

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What Is Industrialization?

Figure 1- BASF Factory (1881)


Industrialization is the process by which a country or region switches its economic emphasis from agriculture to industry. The use of automated mass production techniques is a crucial part of this change. Economic expansion, a more effective division of labor, and a boost in technological innovation are some benefits of industrialisation.



Understanding Industrialization

Government initiatives, labor-saving technologies, entrepreneurial ambitions, and customer demand are a few of the factors that could promote industrialization. It has a big impact on the populace and causes a rush in migration from small farms to cities and towns where there are jobs.

China is the most prominent example of this in recent history, as policy reforms made by the government in the second half of the 20th century assisted the nation in making the transition from an agricultural economy centered on subsistence to one based on manufacturing superpower status.



The Industrial Revolution

In the western world, industrialisation is most frequently linked to the late 18th-century start of the Industrial Revolution in Europe and the ensuing surge of industrialization in the United States throughout the 19th century.

A rising consumer base in Europe during this time period enabled a surge in local manufacturing of items for export. Due to its technological advancements, including the use of steam-powered machinery, Great Britain had a significant impact on the process.

The United States, the core of laissez-faire capitalism, had a rapid development of industrialization. Mill towns like Lowell, Massachusetts, and Pawtucket, Rhode Island, were made possible by innovations like the cotton mill and steam power.


Effects of Industrialization

The mass manufacture of commercial items was made possible by the inventions of the 19th century. The transportation, financial, and communications sectors also grew to accommodate the increased manufacturing operations.

It also promoted a quick demographic change by increasing labor specialization and enabling cities to house bigger populations. Many people moved out from rural areas in search of employment in developing industries.

For some people, the Industrial Revolution brought about a previously unheard-of rise in wealth and financial security. As consumer demand for additional goods and services increased and corporate growth soared to meet the demand, a wider middle class arose.


            References

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  • B. Dubey, A.S. Narayanan(2010) Nonlinear Analysis: Real World Applications Pages 2833-2848
  • De Gruyter(2005) The Effects of Industrialization on Education and Youth Labor in Indonesia https://doi.org/10.2202/1534-6005.1243
  • Donald J. Treiman(1970) Industrialization and Social Stratification Pages 207-234
  • Erika Rasure,The Investopedia Team (2021) Industrialization: What It Is, Examples, and Impacts on Society
  • Frederick Hassan Konteh (2009) Health & Place Pages 69-78.
  • Irving Rein & Ben Shields (2007) Place branding sports: Strategies for differentiating emerging, transitional, negatively viewed and newly industrialised nations pages73–85 (2007)
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Comments

  1. Prageeth GamhewaApril 10, 2023 at 10:44 AM

    Can you tell something about the recentism and how it affect employee relationship.

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    1. SanjeewaApril 22, 2023 at 7:59 PM

      Thanks for your comment

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    2. SanjeewaApril 22, 2023 at 8:00 PM

      In the future world work from home has become the new normal, and it has shifted from digitizing the interaction between the firm and the client to digitizing the relationship between both the employer and the employee, as well as the relationship among the employees. It has being driven forward, outpacing trends like automation, digitalization, and innovation. Employee relationships in general, indicate beneficial interactions between employees in firms.

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  2. W.WarusapperumaApril 16, 2023 at 1:16 AM

    Timely important topic and enthusiastic effects to emphasis with theories.

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    1. SanjeewaApril 22, 2023 at 8:01 PM

      Thanks for your comment Mr Warusapperuma.

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    2. SanjeewaApril 22, 2023 at 8:05 PM

      The industrialization has both beneficial and detrimental effects. The manufacturing industry had a sharp rise in output during industrialization. Additionally, raising the value-added of primary sector output boosts the economy's employment and income levels. But industrialization has also led to increased urbanization, population growth, and strain on social and environmental issues.

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  3. Kusala JayaminiApril 24, 2023 at 9:45 AM

    How did the technical advancement impact to the industrial revolution ?

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    1. SanjeewaApril 24, 2023 at 10:15 AM

      Thank you for your thoughtful inquiry.

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    2. SanjeewaApril 24, 2023 at 10:15 AM

      Technical advancements had a profound impact on the Industrial Revolution, playing a critical role in accelerating the process of industrialization. These advancements revolutionized production methods, increased productivity, and transformed various industries, leading to significant economic and social changes.

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  4. AnonymousApril 24, 2023 at 9:53 AM

    Industrialization has resulted in the growth of cities and urban areas as industries and factories are typically concentrated in urban areas. This has led to the migration of people from rural to urban areas in search of employment opportunities, resulting in rapid urbanization. Urbanization has brought about changes in lifestyle, social patterns, and infrastructure development.

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    1. SanjeewaApril 24, 2023 at 10:16 AM

      thanks for the insightful suggestion.

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    2. SanjeewaApril 24, 2023 at 10:18 AM

      Yes, you are correct. The growth of industries and factories during the Industrial Revolution led to the concentration of economic activities in urban areas, which in turn resulted in the migration of people from rural to urban areas in search of employment opportunities. This phenomenon is known as urbanization, and it had significant impacts on various aspects of society, lifestyle, and infrastructure development.

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  5. Chamindi WedandaApril 25, 2023 at 9:13 AM

    Industrialization is a continues process and need to be change with global changes. This process will varied from county to another country, ethnic groups , culture and religion. In western countries industrialization is faster than eastern countries due to the above reason.

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