Core Concepts
Crowdworking is evolving towards self-managed enterprises, challenging traditional platform-controlled models.
Abstract
The paper investigates the shift in crowdsourcing towards self-managed enterprises of crowdworkers.
It reviews key factors explaining the rise of SMECs and tensions between OLPs and crowdworkers.
Focuses on fair labor practices and innovative management strategies in this evolving landscape.
Explores the emergence of self-organized groups like "crowdfarms" in China.
Discusses challenges faced by SMECs, such as payment schemes, trust systems, control, exploitation, demands for better conditions, algorithmic bias, unity among workers, and empowerment.
Methodology includes a search strategy to identify relevant literature on SMECs and assess unique aspects characterizing this phenomenon.
Stats
Crowdfarms workers experience increased communication costs and stress levels (Wang et al., 2020).
Upwork platform uses electronic monitoring with periodic desktop screenshots for hourly workers (Kuhn and Maleki, 2017).
Quotes
"The evolution of crowdworking towards autonomous models marks a significant shift from traditional work." - Research Paper