征稿期刊

Journal of Business Ethics

期刊级别

IF 6.7 (JCR 2024)

SSCI

Q1 (BUSINESS 43/316)

Q1 (ETHICS 3/77)

征稿主题

Leveraging Artificial Intelligence (AI) to Empower Vulnerable and Minority Employees: Navigating Ethical Challenges and Opportunities

细分领域

Theme 1: Enhancing Inclusivity and Equity through AI

What role can AI play in identifying and breaking down systemic barriers faced by vulnerable and minority employees within organizational structures and cultures?

What innovative AI-facilitated methods and best practices within HRM functions (e.g., recruitment, training, performance management) can empower vulnerable and minority employees to succeed in their careers and promote DEI in organizations?

How can AI-driven tools and training programs enhance the visibility and representation of vulnerable and minority employees in leadership roles and organizational decision-making?

Theme 2: Ethical and Social Considerations in AI Deployment

How do ethical considerations differ between traditional work settings and nontraditional settings, such as gig work, when implementing AI-driven solutions?

What are the potential biases introduced by AI in decision-making processes, and how can they be mitigated to ensure fairness and equity?

What ethical considerations arise with AI-driven solutions in the context of promoting workplace diversity and protecting privacy?

How can AI tools be utilized to understand and enhance the social interactions of employees from underrepresented backgrounds, positively influencing their career paths and growth trajectories?

Theme 3: AI’s Role in Vulnerable and Minority Employee Well-being

How do AI-driven applications interact with traditional mental health support structures to foster employee wellbeing?

What are the potential dark sides of AI applications in work settings, such as increased stress or isolation and decreased well-being, especially for vulnerable and minority employees, and how can these be addressed?

How do AI-driven feedback systems and team synergy tools impact social cohesion within diverse workforces, and what measures can prevent the reinforcement of existing biases?

Theme 4: Systematic Review and Theory Development Study for Future Directions

What do we know about existing empirical findings on AI applications for vulnerable and minority employee groups and what research should be considered in the future?

What novel theories could provide new insights into the application of AI for vulnerable and minority employee groups, and how might they transform our understanding of these technologies’ impact?

重要时间

Submission Deadline: 1 September 2025