ЗРОСТАННЯ РОЛІ ІНТЕЛЕКТУАЛЬНОГО КАПІТАЛУ В ЦИФРОВІЙ ЕКОНОМІЦІ

Abstract

The aim of this study is to outline the authors vision regarding the essence and consequences of the impact of processes accompanying the recent industrial revolutions on the intellectual capital of high-tech enterprises. The research is based on the experience of the European Union countries, which are actively adopting the achievements of Industry 5.0. Emphasis is placed on its significant difference from its predecessor, namely: focusing on the ecological consequences of innovative transformations in technologies and the interests of humans – their generators and users. Based on the results of historical analysis of changes in the structure of fixed capital, the conclusion has been drawn regarding the reactive acceleration of technological progress. The third industrial revolution is distinguished from the fourth, and the latter, in turn, from the fifth not by centuries, as previously thought, but by decades. Therefore, there is an obvious need to prepare in advance for new changes in productive forces in the nearest perspective. This is relevant for businesses, educational institutions (especially providers of higher education), for the state, and public administration authorities. In confirmation of this statement, information is provided on the use of the Internet of Things by manufacturing plants of the EU with a staff of 10 persons. A graphical model of industrial intellectual capital is proposed, the structure of which reflects the current transformations of this important economic resource. From it follows the conclusion about its qualitative enrichment that has occurred, the need to prepare for the next update of technologies, forming the ability to meet them without fear for one's own fate, and the desire to resist innovations. The expediency of creating specialized professional teams, regardless of the physical location of their participants, is emphasized. The task facing them is to establish productive discussions on improving the quality of business processes through the exchange of experience, resources, information, and opportunities among people united by common professional interests, generating constructive ideas, supporting their development, and implementation into practice.