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Leadership by Algorithm

Who Leads and Who Follows in the AI Era?

David De Cremer

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Leadership by Algorithm
The Rise of AI+
AI as the New Manager+
The Limits of AI+
The Future of Human Skills+
Human-AI Collaboration+
Overcoming Algorithmic Aversion+

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Question 1 of 5
According to the text, why is AI uniquely suited to take over management roles?
  • A. Management requires charisma and a compelling vision, which AI can easily simulate.
  • B. Management involves processing large amounts of data, tracking targets, and setting quantifiable plans.
  • C. Employees generally prefer taking orders from an unbiased machine rather than a human manager.
  • D. AI is capable of entirely eliminating the need for bureaucratic rules and regulations.
Question 2 of 5
Why does the author argue that true leadership is beyond the capabilities of AI?
  • A. AI lacks the computational power to make strategic, long-term business decisions.
  • B. AI cannot process the complex compliance regulations required of modern executive leaders.
  • C. AI cannot inspire employees, win trust, or turn acute judgments into stimulating visions.
  • D. AI is fundamentally too expensive and slow to implement at the highest levels of a company.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following is identified as a key weakness of AI, making human skills highly valuable in the future?
  • A. The ability to adapt quickly to minor changes or new circumstances (agility).
  • B. The ability to analyze large datasets accurately and issue automated responses.
  • C. The ability to track employee performance and predict job satisfaction.
  • D. The ability to identify strategic moves in complex scenarios, such as the game of Go.
Question 4 of 5
What is the primary lesson business leaders should take from Huawei's completion of Schubert’s Symphony no. 8 and Hyundai's use of exoskeletons?
  • A. AI should be used to completely automate creative and physical labor to maximize profits.
  • B. AI is best utilized when it collaborates with and augments human abilities rather than replacing them entirely.
  • C. Historic works and traditional manufacturing processes should be protected from AI interference.
  • D. Human workers will eventually become obsolete in fields where AI can accurately predict outcomes.
Question 5 of 5
What does the term 'algorithmic aversion' refer to in the modern workplace?
  • A. The tendency of AI algorithms to reject human input during strategic decision-making.
  • B. The legal and compliance restrictions that prevent companies from using AI to track employee data.
  • C. The tendency of employees to distrust the findings of AI, even when the AI is known to be fast and accurate.
  • D. A technical glitch where AI programs fail to process complex human emotions and soft skills.

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Leadership by Algorithm Summary & Overview

Leadership by Algorithm (2020) examines the opportunities and challenges artificial intelligence poses for twenty-first-century companies. From dealing with disgruntled employees to the gradual rise of soft skills, this book traces the various ways AI is set to change the structure of businesses.

Who Should Listen to Leadership by Algorithm?

  • Industry leaders who never want to be out of touch
  • Tech buffs interested in the real-world uses of AI
  • Employees concerned about AI’s role in the workplace

About the Author: David De Cremer

David de Cremer is the founder and director of the Centre on AI Technology for Humankind at the National University of Singapore Business School. He was formerly professor in management studies at the University of Cambridge and is the co-author of Huawei.

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