discussion questions 2

In 2 pages maximum. Part 1:

Read the Interactive Session Section (( ATTACHED )) on p. 92 of the text entitled "Can Technology Replace Managers?" answer the following questions.

1. In what ways specific to this case do you see technology used to replace managers?

2. There are examples of both success and failure in this case. What factors do you think contribute to success in flattening an organization through technology?

3. What factors do you think contribute to failure? 4. Consider the statement "Technology can replace managers" as it applies to this

case. State whether you agree or disagree, and explain any caveats.

Part 2:

Watch the following video:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gWmRkYsLzB4

Machine learning is a type of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Answer the following questions:

1. To what degree do you think AI can replace middle management at your current or last employer? If you haven't yet been employed, use a business you know well.

2. To what degree do you think AI can replace TOP management at an organization?

3. Are there any job activities in middle management at which you think AI would have difficulty being effective? Try to come up with two and explain why you think that.

4. What do you think is the ultimate limit of AI capability? That is, given enough time, could AIs do everything that humans can? Express how advanced you think they can become, and if there are activities they will never be able to accomplish.