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Nudge Or Puppet? Decision-Making, Ethics, And Leadership In The Information Age, Yihe Yang
Nudge Or Puppet? Decision-Making, Ethics, And Leadership In The Information Age, Yihe Yang
M.A. in Leadership Studies: Capstone Project Papers
In the past two decades, algorithm-based information technology has provided great convenience and a strong theoretical foundation for organizational leadership decision-making, since the analysis of contextual information from data analysis and mathematical models enhances decision-makers’ judgments. However, improper use and insufficient understanding of information technology also bring negative results throughout the practical application. To eliminate adverse effects, organization leader requires rigorous ethical demands. A case study for IBM and literature review constituted the paper’s methodology, analyzed through the East-West decision theory, the duality of information technology, and the ancient Chinese ethics. Also, the leadership ethics and the adaptive leadership theory …