A Bibliometric Analysis on Potential Trends in Artificial Intelligence and Organization Studies

Year 2024, Volume: 9 Issue: 3, 669 - 698

Deniz Dirik , Tuğba Erhan , İnan Eryılmaz

Abstract

The impact of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies on organizations and organized life has become a central issue in both the business world and academic studies. AI is increasingly being integrated into organizational studies and has shown potential to enhance organizational performance, particularly in areas such as data analysis, decision-making processes, and human resources management. In this context, the study aims to identify the current and potential trends in AI and organization-based research, explore the intersections between AI and organizational studies, and uncover areas that require further investigation. A bibliometric analysis was conducted on studies focusing on AI and organizational research, examining publication and citation trends, key concepts, and interactions. This analysis was performed using the Biblioshiny program based on RStudio, and it utilized data from 1,085 articles sourced from the Web of Science database. The findings indicate that publications and citations related to the use of AI in organizational settings are on the rise, highlighting that the integration of these technologies into business processes can support strategic innovations. Additionally, the necessity for managing AI applications in an ethical and transparent manner is emphasized. The study provides a systematic overview of the existing literature at the intersection of AI and organizational studies, offering modest contributions to academic discussions in this field. It also presents recommendations that can serve as a reference for future research.

Keywords

Artificial Intelligence, RStudio, Biblioshiny, Organization Studies, Human Resource Management, Machine Learning

Yapay Zekâ ve Örgüt Temelli Araştırmaların Potansiyel Eğilimleri Üzerine Bibliyometrik Bir Analiz

Abstract

Yapay zekâ teknolojilerinin örgütler ve örgütlü yaşam üzerindeki etkisi, iş dünyasının ve akademik çalışmaların ana meselelerinden biri haline gelmiştir. Yapay zekânın örgüt çalışmalarında giderek daha fazla yer bulduğu ve özellikle veri analizi, karar verme süreçleri ve insan kaynakları yönetimi alanlarında örgütlerin performansını artırma potansiyeline sahip olduğu görülmektedir. Bu bağlamda, çalışmada, yapay zekâ ve örgüt temelli araştırmaların mevcut ve potansiyel eğilimlerini tespit etmek, yapay zekâ ve örgüt çalışmaları arasındaki kesişim noktalarını ve araştırılmayı bekleyen alanları keşfetmek hedeflenmiştir. Yapay zekâ ve örgüt araştırmalarını konu eden çalışmaların yayın ve atıf trendleri, anahtar kavramlar ve etkileşimler üzerinden bibliyometrik bir analiz yapılmıştır. RStudio tabanlı Biblioshiny programı kullanılarak yapılan bibliyometrik analiz, Web of Science veri tabanından alınan 1085 makale üzerinden gerçekleştirilmiştir. Yapay zekâ teknolojilerinin örgütsel alanda kullanımıyla ilgili yayınların ve atıfların arttığı, bu teknolojilerin iş süreçlerine entegrasyonunun stratejik yenilikleri destekleyebileceği görüşü yayınlarda öne çıkmaktadır. Ayrıca, yapay zekâ uygulamalarının etik ve şeffaf bir şekilde yönetilmesi gerekliliği vurgulanmaktadır. Çalışma, yapay zekâ ve örgüt çalışmalarının kesişimindeki mevcut literatüre sistematik bir bakış sunarak, bu alandaki akademik tartışmalara mütevazi bir katkı sağlamakta ve gelecekteki araştırmalar için bir referans kaynağı olarak kullanılabilecek öneriler sunmaktadır.

Keywords

Yapay Zeka, Rstudio, Biblioshiny, Örgüt Araştırmaları, İnsan Kaynakları Yönetimi, Makine Öğrenmesi

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