TY - JOUR
T1 - On humans, algorithms and data
AU - Arnaboldi, Michela
AU - de Bruijn, Hans
AU - Steccolini, Ileana
AU - Van der Voort, Haiko
PY - 2022
Y1 - 2022
N2 - Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to introduce the papers in this special issue on humans, algorithms and data. The authors first set themselves the task of identifying the main challenges arising from the adoption and use of algorithms and data analytics in management, accounting and organisations in general, many of which have been described in the literature. Design/methodology/approach: This paper builds on previous literature and case studies of the application of algorithm logic with artificial intelligence as an exemplar of this innovation. Furthermore, this paper is triangulated with the findings of the papers included in this special issue. Findings: Based on prior literature and the concepts set out in the papers published in this special issue, this paper proposes a conceptual framework that can be useful both in the analysis and ordering of the algorithm hype, as well as to identify future research avenues. Originality/value: The value of this framework, and that of the papers in this special issue, lies in its ability to shed new light on the (neglected) connections and relationships between algorithmic applications, such as artificial intelligence. The framework developed in this piece should stimulate scholars to explore the intersections between “technical” as well as organisational, social and individual issues that algorithms should help us tackle.
AB - Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to introduce the papers in this special issue on humans, algorithms and data. The authors first set themselves the task of identifying the main challenges arising from the adoption and use of algorithms and data analytics in management, accounting and organisations in general, many of which have been described in the literature. Design/methodology/approach: This paper builds on previous literature and case studies of the application of algorithm logic with artificial intelligence as an exemplar of this innovation. Furthermore, this paper is triangulated with the findings of the papers included in this special issue. Findings: Based on prior literature and the concepts set out in the papers published in this special issue, this paper proposes a conceptual framework that can be useful both in the analysis and ordering of the algorithm hype, as well as to identify future research avenues. Originality/value: The value of this framework, and that of the papers in this special issue, lies in its ability to shed new light on the (neglected) connections and relationships between algorithmic applications, such as artificial intelligence. The framework developed in this piece should stimulate scholars to explore the intersections between “technical” as well as organisational, social and individual issues that algorithms should help us tackle.
KW - Algorithm governance
KW - Artificial intelligence
KW - Digital transformation
KW - Performance
UR - http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?scp=85130943974&partnerID=8YFLogxK
U2 - 10.1108/QRAM-01-2022-0005
DO - 10.1108/QRAM-01-2022-0005
M3 - Article
AN - SCOPUS:85130943974
SN - 1176-6093
VL - 19
SP - 241
EP - 254
JO - Qualitative Research in Accounting and Management
JF - Qualitative Research in Accounting and Management
IS - 3
ER -