Hypothetical Case Simulation
You are the CEO of business (in an industry you will select) that is considering a new AI application called Dublin-10, to automate a system and bring efficiency to operations.
An ROI study has convinced you this innovation will enable the business to eventually save costs and almost immediately expand production.
However, it also will result in elimination of some employees’ job duties and at the same time increase other needed work.
To avoid having to lay off employees whose work will change as a result of this innovation, you plan to roll out a retraining program for affected employees, as well as conduct the training required for the Dublin-10.
None of this has been announced to employees.
As the business’ CEO, prepare and post your response to the following.
DISCUSSION PROMPT:
The hypothethical is purposely generic.
For your initial response in this Discussion, there are two parts: posting a narrative and a video.
Requirements:
Choose a specific industry and create a hypothetical business for this case. In a sentence or two, for context, describe the company and its industry.
You have done the ROI, determined need, and impact on workforce job duties. What else should you consider? There are several management concerns when implementing change, but for this Discussion post at least one (1) other planning concern or action you should cover specifically relating to your hypothetical business’ implementation of the new AI, Dublin-10.
Role play: Prepare and post a 1-to-2 minute video message to your company employees announcing the implementation of DUBLIN-10 and the company’s training and other plans to avoid layoffs. Consider how this should be presented to your work force.
This video can be prepared in this forum using the VIDEO INSERT tool in the Discussion box.
Instructions
Step-by-step instructions are attached here.
In the alternative, you may prepare and attach an MP3 video from your phone or computer and submit to the Discussion using the “INSERT STUFF/MyComputer” tool in the Discussion box tools.
Use Firefox or Chrome browser.
(Be sure to allow pop-ups.)
OR - You may prepare the video using an AI application with an avatar or AI- assisted narration.
If you choose this approach, be sure you do NOT SACRIFICE YOUR PERSONAL TOUCH.
For example, begin with your photo and introduction to personalize yourself as CEO to your employees, and then move into your presentation.
NOTE: If you have a technical issue with posting a video, please contact your instructor in advance or email ClassroomSupport@apus.edu [email] for assistance.
How to Create Video Note in Discussion [pdf]
Peer Replies for this Discussion
View the videos of your classmates from the perspective of a company employee.
In your replies in this Discussion, post your reaction as a company employee constructively with suggestions.
For example, how do you feel about the new AI being implemented from the CEO's presentation? What would you ask the CEO about the AI or the plan for employees?
Your main response to the prompt is due Wednesday.
Your first peer reply is due Thursday.
Please see the Grading Rubric for further guidance before posting.
Academic Integrity [content page]
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Course Objective: 4 [content page]
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