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Figure 4 a shows the top 10 research orientations of the 100 research orientations. The most common research orientations were management (193 articles), nursing (107 articles), health policy services (105 articles), and health care sciences services (201 articles).
a Top 10 research orientations and the number of publications in each orientation. b Top 20 institutions with the most publications
Figure 4 shows the top 20 institutions with the most published papers. La Trobe University has the highest number of articles with 24, followed by the University of London (23) and Griffith University (18).
In the keyword mapping on HRM research in healthcare, the size of the nodes represents the frequency, while the line between the nodes reflects the co-occurrence relationship. A total of 1914 keywords were included, and 59 met the criteria. All keywords were grouped into six clusters: performance (light blue cluster), job satisfaction (red cluster), quality of care (blue cluster), human resource management (brown cluster), occupational/mental health (purple cluster), and hospital/COVID-19 (green cluster) (Fig. 5 ).
Co-occurrence analysis of HRM research in healthcare
The most prominent themes in HRM research in healthcare are as below. In the “Performance” cluster, the keywords which have the greatest co-occurrence strength were “performance”, “systematic review”, “decentralization health system” and “motivation”. The main keywords in the “Job Satisfaction” cluster are “job satisfaction”, “organizational commitment”, “transformational leadership” and “turn over”. In the “Quality of care” cluster, the keywords that stand out are “quality of care”, “patient safety”, “high-performance work system”, “quality management” and “patient satisfaction”. In the “Human resource management” cluster, the prominent keywords include “human resource management”, “health policy”, “public health”, and “education and training”. In the “Occupational/Mental Health” cluster, the prominent keywords are “Occupational health”, “mental health”, “well-being” and “burnout”. The main keywords in the “Hospital/COVID-19” cluster were “hospitals”, “COVID-19” “workforce” and “qualitative research”.
Our study of HMR research in healthcare illustrates current and global trends in publications, contributing countries, institutions, and research orientations. The field of HMR research has evolved over the past three decades. However, as this study shows, the number of publications steadily increases yearly, with 93 countries or regions publishing in the field, suggesting that research focusing on HMR research and providing in-depth knowledge will likely increase.
We find that most publishing countries are developed countries, but developing countries are catching up. The total citation rate and the h-index reflect the quality and scholarly impact of a country’s publications [ 25 ]. According to our study, the US ranks first among other countries in total publications, citations, and h-index, making the most substantial contribution to global HRM research. The UK and Canada also contribute significantly, with impressive total citation frequencies and h-index, especially the UK, which ranks second in average citation frequency. However, some countries, such as Belgium, Canada and Australia, also play an important role, given their high average citation frequency. In developing countries, HRM research has also served as a guide for hospitals to improve the quality of care. The study will serve as a reference for developing countries to learn from the experience of developed countries as their economic development gradually catches up with that of developed countries.
The impact and prestige of the journals can be seen in the number of articles published in the field and the influential journals in healthcare HRM research, including the BMC Health Services Research, the Journal of Nursing Management, the International Journal of Human Resource Management, the Health Care Management Review, and the Journal of Health Organisation and Management. These high-quality journals are thus the main source of information for researchers in this field on the latest developments in HRM in healthcare.
The study shows that almost all of the top 20 institutions come from the top five countries with the most publications, with the majority coming from the US, Australia and the Netherlands, reflecting the great academic influence of these three countries in the field of HRM in healthcare. These institutions play an important role in raising the academic performance of a country. Furthermore, the top 20 authors represent research leaders who are likely to impact the future direction of research significantly. Therefore, more attention should be paid to their work to stay abreast of the latest developments in the field.
Keywords play a crucial role in research papers as they contain vital information [ 26 ]. A systematic analysis of keywords within a specific research domain offers valuable insights into trends and focal points across various research areas [ 27 ]. Moreover, co-occurrence analysis relies on the number of joint publications to evaluate relationships among the identified keyword domains. As a result, it serves as an effective method for predicting future trends and focal points within the research areas of interest. These findings are expected to inspire more researchers to contribute to the future of HRM research in healthcare [ 28 ].
In this study, a total of six research domains were eventually summarized. Performance, Hospital/COVID-19, Job Satisfaction, Human resource management, Occupational/Mental Health, and Quality of care. By visualizing the analysis results, we can easily further clarify future trends. As the co-occurrence diagram shows, the keywords “Organizational culture”, “Patient safety”, “Nursing”, “Leadership”, “Quality of care” and “Hospitals” are highlighted as larger icons, so that investment and demand for quality research are necessary for the context of these six research directions.
This study found that the visual clustering results and the keywords that emerged from the clusters were closely related to the HRM module s described in “Human Resources Management: Gaining a Competitive Advantage” by Noe. R . [ 29 ]. The modules have been cited in HRM research and are used as textbooks in universities [ 30 – 33 ]. Some of the keywords in each cluster correspond to human resource planning, performance management, recruitment and staffing, and training and development, respectively. The explanation of the HRM modules is described in the next paragraph. However, there are no explicit keywords in the modules related to employee relations management and compensation management results. This may be due to the private nature of the compensation structure in healthcare organizations during data collection, making it unavailable.
Human Resource Plan (HRP) stands for the implementation of the HR development strategy of the enterprise and the accomplishment of the enterprise’s goals, according to the changes in the internal and external environment and conditions of the enterprise, through the analysis and estimation of the future needs and supply of human resources and the use of scientific methods for organizational design, as well as the acquisition, allocation, utilization and maintenance of HR and other aspects of functional planning. HRP ensures that the organization has a balance of HR supply and demand at a needed time and in a required position, and achieves a reasonable allocation of HR and other resources to effectively motivate and develop of employees [ 34 ].
Decentralization health system, organizational culture/structure are high-frequency words in the clustering results related to “human resource management”. It is important to assess the extent to which decentralization can be used as a policy tool to improve national health systems. For policymakers and managers, based on relevant literature and research as well as country experience analysis, the experience of decentralization in relation to the organization and management of healthcare services is considered a forward-looking and pioneering concept capable of achieving optimal allocation of HR and other resources, in addition to the need to focus more on ex-ante and ex-post incentive development to deliver a 1 + 1 > 2 HRM effect [ 35 ]. HRP is the starting point and basis for all specific HRM activities. It directly affects the efficiency of the overall HRM of the enterprise. It is, therefore, taken as the primary job requirement for HR managers [ 36 ]. Organizational culture/structure significantly impacts the healthcare sector, such as excellence in healthcare delivery, ethical values, engagement, professionalism, cost of care, commitment to quality and strategic thinking, which are key cultural determinants of high-quality care delivery [ 37 ]. Therefore, as with other for-profit organizations, healthcare organizations must ensure that their organizational structure functions effectively to achieve their strategic goals. The organization formulates and implements HRM, an important task to achieve the development strategy goals.
Recruitment and staffing are the first steps in hospital HRM activities. Under the guidance of the organization’s human resources development plan, potential staff who meet the development conditions are attracted. Through the scientific selection of outstanding personnel, a platform with guaranteed treatment and development prospects is provided to ensure that the team of the healthcare organization is built solidly and meets the development needs. From the findings of this study, the keywords “workforce” and “workload” appear as high-frequency keywords in the co-occurrence analysis. Still, keywords related to traditional staff recruitment (e.g., analysis of recruitment needs, job analysis, competency analysis, recruitment procedures, and strategies) do not appear often. Recruitment and staffing are the prerequisites of human resources work. They bring a new dynamic source to healthcare organizations while complementing staff, making the organization full of vitality and vigor, facilitating organizational innovation and management innovation and helping improve the healthcare organization’s competitive advantage [ 38 ]. Recruitment and staffing, as a part of HR, directly impact the successful running of daily activities.
Human resource training is an important component of quality and safety in the health care system. The keyword “education and training” shows a high frequency of co-occurrence in the clustering results of analysis, corresponding to the module “training and education”. However, it is connected to the keywords “human resource management” and “health policy”, and is in the same cluster with” public health”, “health care management”, and the distance between the lines and dots indicate that these topics are closely related, proving the importance of education and training in the HRM of health systems. Healthcare organizations (especially for non-professionals and caregivers) can improve the performance of their employees by enhancing their capabilities, knowledge and potential through learning and training, so that they can maximize their qualifications to match the demands of their work and advance their performance [ 39 , 40 ].
Performance management, the core of the six modules, is also featured in the clustering results. Although this is an important focus for HR professionals, few studies have explored the link between HRM and health sector performance [ 6 ], the results show “performance” and “motivation”. The effectiveness of performance management is an important component of HRM, which effectively improves the quality of care in healthcare organizations/institutions [ 6 ]. Focusing on the effectiveness of performance management is considered to be crucial. First, as an integral part of HRM within an organization, it can help the organization meet its goals. Second, ineffective approaches can lead to negative attitudes among employees (including clinicians, nursing staff, administrators, etc.) and adversely affect performance due to decreased satisfaction among employees and patients. Third, given the increasing quality and cost reduction pressures on healthcare organizations, conducting further research on performance management and effectiveness is critical [ 41 ]. However, it is clear from our results that healthcare organizations have recognized the importance of performance management and are pursuing “high performance”. Although the topic of performance management in HRM in healthcare is one of the research priorities, the number is lacking and more discussion on performance management should be suggested for future research.
Compensation is an important tool to motivate employees to work hard and to motivate them to work hard. The results of the database's bibliographic analysis show that no keywords directly involved compensation. This indicates that “compensation management” has not been considered a hot topic or a research issue over 30 years of available literature. To clarify the content of this module, we further searched the database of 718 articles with keywords, such as compensation, remuneration, salary, etc., and found that only 35 of them mentioned or discussed compensation, and some years (e.g., 2018, 2009) even had no relevant literature being published. However, issues such as fairness of compensation management and employee compensation satisfaction are still important issues of concern to business management academics [ 42 , 43 ]. The actual situation is that it is difficult to conduct research on compensation management. Most organizations keep their employees’ compensation confidential, and when conducting research, HR managers avoid talking about their employees’ compensation or leave it vague, rendering it impossible for researchers to conduct further research.
Employee compensation is one factor that has the greatest impact on organizational performance. In the future, organizations should be encouraged to scientifically structure their compensation management and empower academic research to establish and implement fair compensation management systems based on empirical research while maintaining the privacy and security of organizational information.
The connotation of employee relations management involves organizational culture and employee relations, as well as the coordination of the relationship between employers and employees. Healthcare organizations have complex structures with employees with varying skills, tasks or responsibilities, and such conflicts are often managed through the communication skills of administrative staff [ 44 ]. Although the keywords related to “employee relations management” did not occur in this study's analysis results, the six HRM modules are closely related. Therefore, this does not mean that no description of employee relations management was completely absent in the retrieved articles. It is clear that there is currently a lack of research on employee relations management in the healthcare field. Still, with the continuous development of the healthcare industry, it faces multiple challenges. If employee relations are not handled properly, healthcare organizations with social responsibility will face great public pressure, which will even affect the quality of healthcare services and performance, so it is especially important to strengthen the research on employee relations management.
This study inevitably has some limitations, the first of which arises from using quantitative methods to review documents in the field of HRM. The review relied on an analysis of the bibliographic data associated with the documents rather than a review of the research findings. The impact of the study was, therefore, limited to the general direction of developments in the field, rather than a synthesis of research findings. As a result, we may have missed some publications due to database bias. Second, most of the publications identified were in English and some articles relevant to other languages have not been included. Third, Since HRM exists in a wide range of industries and research areas, although researchers have set the screening criteria as detailed as possible, there may still be some literature that has not been detected.
This study describes the current state and global trends in HRM research in healthcare. The United States has made significant contributions in this field, establishing itself as a global leader. It is foreseeable that more and more publications will be published in the coming years, which indicates that HRM research in healthcare is booming. The analysis results of this study echoed the modules of HRM. It can be seen that in the current HRM research, many topics have been of interest. However, the focus and hotspots of the research are scattered, and there is presently no systematic research on the content of HRM in healthcare.
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Interesting human resources topics for great research papers.
Human resources (HR) is one of the crucial assets for any business. This is why a lot of students are interested in it. Therefore, if you are a college student pursuing business-related courses or behavioral sciences, your professors will no doubt require you to do assignments on HR.
To gain more insights about your field of study, get better grades, and stand out from others, you should always use the best human resources research topics. But selecting the right topics is never easy for many students. In this post, we have listed some of the best human resource research paper topics for you.
This area of study involves assessing, observing and planning, which is done by HR professionals, especially in areas of strategic management. Here are some of the best topics in the niche:
Rewards management deals with policies related with incentives for promoting productivity, staff retention, and loyalty. Here are some of the best human resources paper topics in the area.
If you want to know how good an organization is, simply look at the qualifications of its staff. To build the skills of their staff, organizations invest in staff training and development. Here are some hot topics on HR training to write on.
Performance management (PM) is one of the important branches of human resources management, which related to assessing the performance of an enterprise. Here are some great topics to consider for your paper
In the last two decades, the organizational environment has changed so much. Experts are trying new strategies in different organizations with the intention of enhancing productivity and success. To explore these new trends, strategies and efforts, here are some interesting topics to consider.
Now that you have the best human resource research topic options to choose from, what next? It is time to get down to crafting your paper. Make sure to carefully follow your professor’s guidelines, craft a good paper structure, and use the best arguments. But even with the best human resources topics for a research paper, many students still find it challenging to craft their assignments. The best option at this point is seeking professional help , which is offered by experts in academic writing.
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Do you want to prepare a brilliant human resources research paper? Are you looking for the top human resources research topics? No worries! This blog post is for you. Continue reading and understand more about human resources research paper writing. Also, find a list of HR research topics that you can consider for your academic projects.
The human resources research paper is an academic paper that is basically written on topics related to human resources. What are human resources? Human Resources is a department of a business organization. It mainly focuses on resource management activities. Some popular HR activities in an organization include administration, recruitment, and training of employees.
If you are a student who is pursuing an MBA in HR Management or any behavioral science courses, then you will often be asked to write an HR research paper. For writing an HR research paper, a good topic is what you need first. In general, HR is a vast field of study with numerous research topics. Hence, out of the limitless HR research topics identify a good topic of your choice.
After identifying a good topic, begin your research paper writing process. But before preparing the draft, make sure to sketch a clear outline. The outline should contain a gist of what needs to be written in your research paper.
Next, with the help of the outline, prepare the first draft of your HR research paper. The research paper should be well-structured and organized. Mainly, it should be written as per the standard research paper format that includes an introduction, body, and conclusion.
Here is a brief outline of the important elements of the Human resources research paper.
Introduction: It is the opening section of the research paper. In the introductory paragraph, describe the topic and add a strong thesis statement.
Literature Review: In this section, mention the implemented literature and studies. With a theoretical or conceptual framework, justify the materials or sources used.
Qualitative Methodology: Here, show the research methods and their scientific relevance in analyzing the setting and describing the objects of study.
Quantitative Methodology: In this section, describe the research design, problem question, and hypotheses.
Analysis: Here, in this section, analyze the collected data.
Research Outcomes: Explain the findings of the study in this section.
Conclusion: It is the last section of the research paper. Here, summarize the findings and provide suggestions for further studies. Also, while wrapping up, share your opinions or justify the style implemented.
After writing the HR research paper, by including the above-mentioned elements, proofread the prepared draft. The first draft usually contains many errors. So, do a complete revision and edit the grammar, logic, spelling, and punctuation errors in it. Remember, you can earn an A+ grade by submitting a flawless research paper.
As said earlier, HR is a broad field with plenty of research topics. But choosing one good topic out of many is generally a tough task to handle. Hence, to guide you, here we have shared important tips for selecting a good human resources research topic. Keep them in mind and pick an ideal HR research topic.
To write an informative HR research paper, you can consider topics related to recruitment and selection, performance management, career development, HRM, workplace safety, risk management, and so on.
Usually, the instructors will propose ideas for writing your Human Resources Research Paper. But sometimes they may ask you to choose the best HR topic on your own. In case, you are asked to identify the topic of your choice, refer to the list of human resources research topics suggested below.
Here, we have sorted different categories and composed the top HR research topics. Go through the entire list and identify a topic that suits you.
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Human Resources (HR) is a fascinating and essential field in any organization. If you’re a student and need to work on a project related to HR, this guide will help you understand various topics and ideas you can explore. Let’s dive into some interesting HR topics for projects.
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Human Resources, commonly known as HR, is a department in organizations responsible for managing people. HR professionals handle recruitment, training, employee relations, benefits, and compliance with labor laws.
They play a crucial role in ensuring that a company runs smoothly and that employees are happy and productive.
Starting an HR project involves several key steps to ensure it’s well-planned and executed effectively. Here’s a comprehensive guide to help you get started:
Identify your area of interest.
Select an HR topic that interests you. Consider areas where you have some background knowledge or a strong curiosity.
Look for current trends in HR, read articles, and talk to professionals to gather ideas. Make a list of potential topics.
Pick a particular part of the topic that you can handle within the limits of your project. Make sure it’s not too wide or too narrow.
Set clear goals.
Determine what you want to achieve with your project. Your objectives should be SMART (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-bound).
Consider why this project is important. What problem are you trying to solve or what knowledge are you aiming to gain?
Gather information.
Read books, articles, and research papers related to your topic. Use credible sources such as academic journals, HR websites, and industry reports.
Note down important concepts, theories, and case studies that relate to your topic. This will form the foundation of your project.
Create a timeline.
Break down the project into smaller tasks and set deadlines for each. This helps in managing your time effectively.
Plan the structure of your project. A typical structure includes:
Literature review, methodology.
5. gather data, primary data collection.
If your project involves collecting primary data, decide on the methods (e.g., surveys, interviews, observations). Prepare your data collection tools like questionnaires or interview guides.
Use existing data from reliable sources. Ensure you properly cite these sources in your project.
Organize your data.
Arrange your data in a systematic way for analysis. Use tables, charts, or software tools to help with this process.
Study the data to find patterns, trends, and important information. Connect what you discover with what others have already studied and with the goals of your project.
Provide background information on your topic and state the objectives of your project.
Summarize existing research related to your topic. Highlight gaps that your project aims to fill.
Describe the methods you used to collect and analyze data. Include details about your sample, tools, and procedures.
Present your data analysis and discuss the findings. Use visuals like graphs and tables to support your points.
Summarize your findings and their implications. Explain how they add to what we already know.
Provide practical recommendations based on your findings. Suggest further areas for research.
List all the sources you cited in your project. Use a consistent citation style.
Proofread your work.
Check for grammatical errors, spelling mistakes, and consistency in formatting.
Share your draft with teachers, peers, or mentors for feedback. Make necessary revisions based on their suggestions.
Ensure all sections are complete and well-organized. Confirm that your report meets all the requirements and guidelines provided.
Create a presentation.
Prepare a presentation summarizing the key points of your project. Use visuals like slides, charts, and diagrams to make it engaging.
Rehearse your presentation multiple times. Get ready to respond to questions asked by your audience.
Follow submission guidelines.
Ensure you adhere to any submission guidelines provided by your teacher or institution.
Submit your project on time. Double-check that all required materials are included.
Recruitment and selection.
Example 1: creating a recruitment plan.
Identify the job roles that need to be filled and understand the skills required for these positions.
Decide how to attract potential candidates. This could be through job postings, campus recruitment, or social media.
Design a process to screen applications and select the best candidates for interviews.
Develop a set of interview questions and a scoring system to evaluate candidates fairly.
Conduct a survey or interview employees to understand what training they need.
Define what the training program should achieve. For example, improving customer service skills.
Create materials such as presentations, handouts, and quizzes.
Organize training sessions, either in-person or online.
Collect feedback from participants to see if the training was effective.
Identify the key performance indicators (KPIs) for different job roles.
Create forms that managers can use to evaluate employee performance.
Set up a schedule for regular performance reviews, such as quarterly or annually.
Train managers on how to give constructive feedback to employees.
Work with employees to set achievable goals for their development.
Human Resources is a dynamic field with numerous topics that you can explore for your project. Whether it’s recruitment, training, performance management, or employee relations, there are plenty of interesting areas to research and present.
By following the tips and examples provided in this guide on HR topics for projects, you’ll be well on your way to creating an outstanding HR project.
Good luck with your HR project, and remember to have fun while learning about this important field!
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The role of human resource management in agricultural labor-saving technologies: an integrative review and science mapping.
3. materials and methodology, 3.1. materials, 3.2. methodology, 4. results and discussions, 4.1. annual scientific production, 4.2. a contextual word cloud and overlapping of keywords, 4.3. trend topics and thematic mapping, 4.4. thematic progression analysis, 4.4.1. factors influenced by management (structure, strategy, and systems), 4.4.2. factors influenced by corporate culture (skills, staff, style), 5. conclusions, author contributions, data availability statement, conflicts of interest, abbreviations.
HR | Human Resources |
HRM | Human Resource Management |
UN | United Nations |
ICTs | Information and Communication Technology |
IT | Information Technology |
SFTs | Sustainable Farming Technologies |
SDGs | Sustainable Development Goals |
IoTs | Internet of Things |
ML | Machine Learning |
Main Query | TITLE-ABS-KEY (“Technology Adoption” AND “Human Resources” OR “Human Resource Management” OR “hr” OR “hrm” OR “Agricultural Labor” OR “Agriculture Workforce” OR “Agricultural Employment”) | |
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Language | English Language | |
Subject area | Agricultural and Biological Sciences; Social Sciences; Economics and Econometrics; Business, Management and Accounting; Decision Sciences. | |
Document type | Articles, reviews, conference papers | |
Period | 2013–2023 (PUBYEAR > 2012 AND PUBYEAR < 2024) | |
Document type | Book chapter (3), short survey (4) | |
Language | Chinese (3), Spanish (2), Japanese (1) | |
Subject area | Environmental Science; Computer Science; Engineering; Psychology; Medicine; Energy; Mathematics; Earth and Planetary Sciences; Art and Humanities; Biochemistry; Genetics and Molecular biology; Physics and Astronomy; Material Sciences; Health Professions; Chemical Engineering. |
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Main HRM Functions | The Role of HRM on Technology Adoption in Agriculture: |
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Technology training and development | -Enables training for employees on how to utilize modern machinery before going to a job [ ]. -Offers opportunities for personal development [ ]. |
Change Management | -Supports farm managers and agriculture workers to ensure smooth transitions [ ]. -Addresses the resistance to change [ ]. |
Labor Allocation | -Adjusts the roles (responsibilities) and tasks for employees and matches their capabilities on farm activities [ ]. |
Sustainability Allocation | -Improves resource efficiency by setting up adequate teams [ ]. -Aligns and coordinates the values of the organization’s principles with the sustainability goals (SDGs) [ ]. -Improves and attracts the new generation into agriculture farm activities [ , ] driven by technology changes (ensures generation cooperation) [ ]. |
Regulatory Compliance | -Adapts and enforces technology practices [ ] in compliance with current laws and regulations [ ], such as cybersecurity concerns and data management concerns [ , ]. |
Knowledge Management | -Provides adequate education matched with the new technological skill requirements [ , , ]. -Opens new jobs and/or builds new job profiles that match the workers’ attitude (attitude hiring) [ , ]. -Facilitates and ensures adequate recruitment aligned with educational background [ ]. -Develops workforce restructuring: the company addresses the challenges caused by job hoppers and ambitious people [ ] by offering personal development. -Collects and assesses the intended feedback in relation to new employees (adjustment process), employee performance, and challenges coming from the teams in regard to technology adoption [ ]. |
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ChatGPT is a popular emerging technology using Artificial Intelligence. GPT stands for Generative Pre-trained Transformer, which describes an AI program that looks for patterns in language and data learning to predict the next word in a sentence or the next paragraph in an essay. The website has a friendly interface that allows users to interact with AI in a n efficient conversational tone . ChatGPT provides another opportunity for students, instructors, researchers, workers, and others to find practical solutions to everyday and complicated problems.
At the root of this conversation is Artificial Intelligence. I plan to explore applicable uses of AI and ChatGPT in the classroom , entrepreneurial potential uses, and applications in industry .
Everyday Uses of Artificial Intelligence
The use of Artificial I ntelligence varies based on the user and their end goal. While many individuals will use certain programs or websites to meet specific objectives , many companies and apps have begun to utilize this emerging technology to better meet their customer's needs.
Duolingo is a popular foreign language learning application that I use to supplement my Spanish studies . The app uses Artificial Intelligence to assess users' knowledge and understanding as they interact with the program , thus streamlining users learning outcomes.
As another example, Khan Academy is a free online resource that helps teachers and students learn any level of math or other grade school topics for free. They have created Khanmigo , using AI. The model acts as a tutor that helps work through a problem while not directly providing the answer. It can assist in writing an essay or solving a complex math problem step by step.
These everyday applications continue a trend of companies implementing this new technolog y into students and teachers' lives . . This new AI technology also allows business professionals to enhance aspects of their processes.
Entrepreneurs, A.I. and the Advantages
While AI already provides companies and organizations with new ways to interact with and better support their customers, AI could also provide emerging industries and entrepreneurs with new paths to business success.
According to Entrpreneur.com, most businesses currently use AI for customer service purposes , however , AI could also help entrepreneurs create effective spreadsheets cataloging useful data with accuracy that can be incredibly specific or broad. Specifically with customer service, AI can quickly find what a customer needs and solve their problems efficiently. It could also analyze how effective marketing campaigns are influencing customers’ purchases.
As I researched for more information about this topic, I found an article in The Journal of Business Venturing Insights published in March 2023, sharing different techniques business students can use ChatGPT as an asset to generate entrepreneurial business pitches. The article titled “ The Artificially Intelligent Entrepreneur” written by Cole Short, an Assistant Professor of Strategy at Pepperdine University, and Jeremy C. Short, a UTA alumni and Professor at the University of North Texas at Denton, showcased different elevator pitch scenarios.
Students and entrepreneurs study CEOs who have impacted an industry dynamically; the CEO's mentality is an asset . I had the opportunity to question Dr. Jeremy Short on how he arrived at the initial question of using AI as a CEO archetype business consultant. An archetype is a symbol, term, or pattern of behavior which others have replicated or emulated.
He responded, “ We used this existing framework and selected a CEO from each archetype and used ChatGPT to create elevator pitches, social media pitches, and crowdfunding pitches. The strength of ChatGPT is based largely on the creativity of the prompt, which is where we aim as authors.”
CEO Archetypes and Prompt Engineering
ChatGPT allows the user to understand the archetypes of successful CEOs and collaborate with entrepreneurial styles. These archetypes are accessible options to consult with AI. Let ’ s break down different CEO archetypes students used during this study:
Creator CEOs are typically serial entrepreneurs and serve during the growth stages of developing new businesses. These individuals are risk takers recognizing opportunities that others don ’ t see. Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla, SpaceX, and Twitter is the creator archetype.
Transformer CEOs are created by climbing the ladder of a successful business and adding new ideas . They have a firm understanding of the company's culture and work to dramatically change the company, separating it from missteps in the past. Indra Nooyi CEO of PepsiCo is the transformer archetype.
Savior CEOs rescue businesses on the verge of failure with disciplined actions, unique experience and insights they forge a successful path forward for declining businesses. Lisa Su, CEO of AMD is the savior archetype.
ChatGPT was prompted to write an elevator pitch in the style of the previously listed CEOs.
The response for Elon Musk included language about “ building” a product with “ cutting-edge technology.”
Indra Nooyi ’s response included phrases like “ the world is changing” and making “ a positive impact in the world.”
Lisa Su's response produced a pitch speaking about being “ accountable, tough and disciplined” with an emphasis on “ a strong focus on efficiency and performance.”
However, I believe these positions can help entrepreneurs develop their own successful business practices; creating a product your former employer could use to gain an advantage over the competition is disruptive. B uying a company on the brink of bankruptcy that has been mismanaged is a scenario entrepreneurs have explored and practiced .
Prompt engineering is the description of a task AI can accomplish , with instructions embedded in the input. Using prompt engineering, users can fine-tune their input to achieve a desired output incorporating a task description to guide the AI model.
Conversation around ChatGPT and Artificial Intelligence
I asked Dr. Short about how students could use this technology as an asset that guides their learning and, additionally, how instructors can use this as well. He spoke about an assignment he is currently using in his classes. “ Chat GPT might be valuable in helping create a recipe for material that students can then refine. For example, in my social entrepreneurship class students create crowdfunding campaigns for either DonorsChoose , a platform that caters to public school teachers or GoFundMe , a service which allows a variety of project types to a larger userbase . I plan on students using ChatGPT to create a ‘rough draft’ to show me so I can see how they refine their responses for their particular campaigns this upcoming fall.” Th is approach allows students to take advantage of popular technology in a constructive way.
The journal article provided some notable conclusions about ChatGPT , i ncluding “ quality control is essential when using automated tools; a hallmark of success for large language models is their vast associative memory, this strength can also be a weakness. Specifically, models such as OpenAI’s GPT-3.5 and GPT-4 are capable of confidently generating “ hallucinated” output that appears correct but, it is incorrect or completely fabricated. ChatGPT serves as an emerging tool that can efficiently and flexibly produce a range of narrative content for entrepreneurs and serve to inspire future research at the intersection of entrepreneurship and AI.” ChatGPT ’s limitations and potential applications are continually being explored.
Industry Application
After researching various applications of AI, I spoke with Dr. George Benson, Professor and Department Chair of the Department of Management at The University of Texas at Arlington, about AI and ChatGPT from an industry perspective. His research focuses on Artificial Intelligence with Human Resource Management .
Dr. Benson told me that Artificial Intelligence is being invested heavily by human resource departments who are looking to automate hiring practices. Specifically, he mentioned “ HR is using this as a market opportunity. AI is a useful tool to sift through potential applicants by scanning their resumes for qualifications and experiences. Allowing professionals to hire applicants faster.”
This application allows the technology to handle low-level tasks, but the results generated are being handed to a human to review and act on. He spoke about the potential of A.I. “ There are a lot of unknowns, but the technology is new and getting better.” Looking towards the future, technology is already being applied in different ways . These applications are being explored in the classrooms of UTA as well.
Exploration of AI at UTA
The College of Business conduct ed a survey to understand the faculty’s attitude towards A I in the classroom. It was a part of the “Teaching with Chat GPT” workshop on Friday February 9 th , which focus ed on how to integrate Chat GPT and other AI platforms into teaching .
Dr. Kevin Carr, a Clinical Assistant Professor of Marketing at UTA, was a part of the workshop ; he currently teaches Advanced Business Communication . I talked to him about the purpose of the workshop and what he hopes to gain from the group's sessions.
Dr. Carr explained "The point of the workshop is designed to give faculty ideas for instruction and to develop classroom activities to work with students . Our goal for th e workshop is to introduce Artificial Intelligence as a teaching tool for faculty, including showing what AI can do potentially in the classroom. We are going to be very open to faculty’s direction, in terms of ongoing discu ssions and meetings.”
Personal Take
Artificial Intelligence or Chat GPT , in my view, is another useful tool in the toolbox of technology. It will take the air out of certain industries, and it will change jobs, yet every major technological advancement has the potential to do so. The automobile was considered radical, the use of plastic, computers in the workplace, and alternative energy have been impactful on society.
Alternative energy was headlined as the end of oil use. The automobile changed the way cities were formed and led to the creation of a national highway system. Society has always found a way to adapt and overcome major technological innovations, artificial intelligence is not any different.
AI is the technology of tomorrow. It reminds me of something Dr. George Benson said , “ It's cool software that is a sophisticated search engine.” Google, one of the most popular search engines, reshaped the internet, as you search for resources, it is a natural starting point. AI and ChatGPT are an evolution, for students it is a tremendous resource consulting a CEO archetype, creating business pitches, and most importantly shaping the future .
Resilience is the process and outcome of successfully adapting to difficult or challenging life experiences, especially through mental, emotional, and behavioral flexibility and adjustment to external and internal demands.
A number of factors contribute to how well people adapt to adversities, including the ways in which individuals view and engage with the world, the availability and quality of social resources, and specific coping strategies.
Psychological research demonstrates that the resources and skills associated with resilience can be cultivated and practiced.
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