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EFFECTIVENESS OF AI IN PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT

MS. NAVREET KAUR

MBA Student
Email ID: nav18reet@gmail.com
MS. SAMANPREET KAUR
MBA Student
Email ID: samansandhi19@gmail.com
MS. MUSKAN KUMARI
MBA Student
Email ID: muskanmka2@gmail.com
MR. JAHANGEER AHMAD GANIE
Assistant Professor, Gulzar Group of Institutes, Ludhiana, Punjab, India
Email ID: Jahangeer.3773@gmail.com
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ABSTRACT
This paper explores the impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on performance management,
highlighting the transformative potential of AI in revolutionising how organisations assess,
develop, and incentivize their workforce. AI-powered performance management systems can
facilitate real-time feedback, goal alignment, performance evaluation, and predictive
analytics. The findings of the study indicate that AI-driven predictive analytics can improve
performance forecasting, identify performance trends, and optimize resource allocation for
talent development initiatives. Moreover, AI can lead to greater transparency, accountability,
and effectiveness in driving employee engagement, development, and organisational success.
Overall, leveraging AI in performance management can enable organisations to foster a
culture of continuous improvement, agility, and innovation.
Keywords: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Performance Management & Human Resource
Management

INTRODUCTION
Modern workplaces are changing dramatically due to technological improvements, especially
with the incorporation of Artificial Intelligence (AI) into a range of organisational functions.
Among them, performance management is one area where AI is becoming a disruptive force
that is changing conventional wisdom. Using AI-powered systems in performance
management holds great promise for improving decision-making, developing talent, and
propelling organisational success as businesses aim for agility, efficiency, and
competitiveness in a quickly changing business environment.
The importance of information technology in rethinking work execution and management
techniques is emphasised by Vrontis et al. (2022). The emergence of Artificial Intelligence
(AI), which is defined by computers executing cognitive tasks that were previously
completed by humans (Graßmann & Schermuly, 2021), has caused a revolution in the field of
Human Resource Management (HRM). Interestingly, there has been a noticeable surge in the
use of AI for commercial activities in recent years—roughly a 70% rise in just the last five
years alone (Chowdhury et al., in press). This explosive growth in use is a sign of artificial
intelligence's revolutionary ability to automate formerly labor-intensive processes like data
collecting, analysis, and summary into meaningful feedback.
The use of AI signals the beginning of a new era in performance management, one marked by
ongoing observation, data-driven insights, and customised feedback systems. According to
Tong et al. (2020), artificial intelligence (AI) will play a major role in empowering managers
to use big data to provide personalised feedback, which will transform performance reviews.
However, organisational preparedness and managerial skill in successfully utilising AI-
generated feedback are prerequisites for the realisation of this revolutionary potential. Helms
Mills et al. (2010) have underlined that people's sensemaking process is critical in deciding
whether they view AI-generated feedback as a danger or an opportunity, which in turn affects
how widely it is adopted and how it affects organisations.
In light of this, this study examines the usefulness of AI in performance management with the
purpose of clarifying how it affects the provision of real-time feedback, goal alignment,
performance evaluation procedures, and talent development programmes in businesses. In
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addressing relevant issues and concerns, this study aims to evaluate the complex
consequences of AI adoption in performance management by drawing on insights from
academic literature and real-world case studies. This study looks at how AI and performance
management interact in an effort to offer practical suggestions for improving talent
development procedures and encouraging an innovative and exceptional culture in
businesses.
In order to help organisations make decisions, this research examines how AI affects
performance management and assesses its potential, difficulties, and efficacy. By examining
previous studies and empirical data, it offers insights on using AI to improve organisational
performance and advances our knowledge of AI's place in performance management.

AI IN PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT
Artificial Intelligence (AI) in performance management has become a revolutionary
endeavour in the modern organisational management environment, transforming
conventional techniques and improving decision-making processes. Past studies by
Graßmann & Schermuly (2021), Biswas (2021), Tong et al. (2020), Vrontis et al. (2022), and
Chowdhury et al. (in press) highlight the critical role that AI will play in transforming
performance management approaches. The usefulness of AI in performance management is
becoming more apparent as businesses negotiate the challenges of the digital age, which is
marked by quick technical breakthroughs and changing labour relations. Organisations may
promote a culture of continuous improvement and learning by using AI-powered
technologies to personalise development efforts, expedite performance evaluation procedures,
and offer real-time feedback. The incorporation of artificial intelligence (AI) into
performance management presents unparalleled prospects for enterprises to maximise talent
development, stimulate creativity, and accomplish strategic goals, ranging from augmenting
decision-making precision to propelling organisational nimbleness. Using insights from a
wide range of prior authors and research projects, we explore the complex ramifications of AI
adoption in performance management in this theory, illuminating its revolutionary potential
and strategic importance in organisational management.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) in performance management is a game-changer for how
businesses use technology to support talent development and organisational success. Based
on the research of Armstrong (2016), Larson & Chu (2018), and Mone & London (2018),
artificial intelligence (AI) is emerging as a driver of innovation and organisational agility.
Furthermore, studies by Olsen & Vabø (2018), Stone & Deadrick (2015), and Agarwal &
Dhar (2014) emphasise the growing significance of data-driven insights and predictive
analytics in promoting organisational performance.
This study sets out to investigate the revolutionary possibilities of artificial intelligence (AI)
in performance management, providing insights into how it may affect organisational agility,
talent development, and decision-making procedures. Understanding the subtleties of AI
adoption in performance management is essential for staying ahead of the curve and opening
up new development and innovation channels for organisations as they traverse the
challenges of the digital era.

LITERATURE REVIEW
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Agarwal and Dhar's (2014) recent research examines the potential that big data and analytics
bring to performance management and emphasises how these changes may affect
organisational procedures. In their discussion of the potential and problems facing HRM in
the future, Stone and Deadrick (2015) stress the necessity for businesses to keep up with
technology changes.
Furthermore, the alignment of personal ambitions with organisational goals is facilitated by
AI-powered solutions (Armstrong, 2016; Larson & Chu, 2018). Artificial intelligence (AI)
systems are able to analyse and comprehend goal statements by using machine learning and
natural language processing algorithms. This allows for consistency and alignment at all
organisational levels.
The relevance of AI in providing real-time feedback mechanisms within organisations has
been highlighted by a number of researchers (Vrontis et al., 2022; Tong et al., 2020).
Organisations may expedite employee feedback, support continuous improvement projects,
and streamline performance evaluation procedures by utilising AI algorithms.
Tong et al. (2020) explore the advantages and disadvantages of artificial intelligence (AI) in
performance management, talking about how it may increase employee engagement, expedite
procedures, and promote a continuous improvement culture. The report emphasises how
crucial AI-driven insights are to reaching strategic goals and improving people management
procedures.
In his thorough analysis of the research on AI in performance management, Biswas (2021)
summarises the most important conclusions and points out new developments. The study
emphasises the increasing use of AI-powered systems in businesses and the necessity for
more investigation into these systems' efficacy in various settings.
Graßmann and Schermuly (2021) examine how AI is being used in businesses, highlighting
how crucial it is to combine machine and human viewpoints for a successful rollout. The
study explores how employee acceptability, leadership support, and organisational culture
influence the uptake of AI-driven performance management systems.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has been increasingly prevalent in performance management in
recent years, changing conventional methods and creating new options for businesses. The
influence of artificial intelligence (AI) on human resource management methods has been
shown in research by Vrontis et al. (2022), which emphasises how AI improves decision-
making processes and boosts organisational performance.
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OBJECTIVES OF RESEARCH PAPER

1. Evaluate the effectiveness of AI-powered performance management systems in
enabling real-time feedback, aligning goals, and conducting performance evaluations
within organizations.
2. Investigate the impact of AI-driven predictive analytics on improving performance
forecasting, identifying trends, and optimizing resource allocation for talent
development initiatives.
RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
The study's technique includes gathering primary data from 150 respondents in the
Punjabi area of Ludhiana using an online questionnaire. The study, "Effectiveness of AI
in Performance Management," evaluates how AI technologies affect organisational
performance management procedures using quantitative techniques.

RESULT AND DISCUSSION

Table – 1 Demographic Profile of the Respondents
(Authors own Primary data 2024)
Gender Count Percentage
Male 75 50%
Female 75 50%
Age
Mean 40.86
Median 42.25
Mode 42.88
Education Background
Graduate 40 26.7%
Post Graduate 80 53.3%
Intermediate 4 2.7%
Phd 26 17.3%
Income
No Income 13 8.7%
Less than 15000 4 2.7%
15001-25000 1 0.7%
25001-35000 8 5.3%
35001-45000 61 40.7%
More than 45000 63 42%
Total 150
(Authors own Primary data 2024)
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The data demonstrates a balanced gender distribution (50% male, 50% female) as well as a
wide range of educational backgrounds (26.7% graduates, 17.3% Ph.D. holders, and 53.3%
postgraduates). The majority of respondents (82%) had yearly incomes of above $35,000.
They are a financially solid and mature population, with mean age of 40.86, median age of
42.25, and mode age of 42.88.

Fig 1. Improving Real-Time Feedback with AI-Powered Performance Management

70.00% 58.10%
60.00%
50.00%
40.00%
30.00% 27.00%
Percentage
20.00% 11.50%
10.00% 2.70% 0.70%
0.00%
Agree Neutral Strongly Strongly Agree Diagree
Disagree
(Authors own data 2024)
The majority of respondents (85.1%) strongly agree or agree that their organization's AI-
powered performance management system delivers real-time feedback in an effective
manner. Of these, 27% strongly agree and 58.1% agree. However, just a tiny fraction (0.7%)
or strongly disagree (2.7%) with the system's performance, with 11.5% remaining neutral.
This favourable impression points to a broad level of satisfaction with the system's capacity
to provide immediate feedback.

Fig 2. Using AI Performance Management to Align Organisational and Personal

Objectives
60.00% 55.70%
50.00%
40.00%
30.00% 26.20%
20.00% 16.10%
10.00% 0.70% 1.30%
0.00%
Percentage

Strongly Disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly Agree

(Authors own data 2024)

The majority of respondents (81.9%) agree or strongly agree that the performance
management system driven by AI facilitates the alignment of personal ambitions with those
of the company. Of these, 26.2% strongly agree and 55.7% agree. Just 1.3% and 0.7% of
respondents disagree or strongly disagree with this statement, respectively, leaving 16.1% of
respondents indifferent to it. This favourable opinion implies that the AI-powered technology
successfully supports organisational goal alignment.

Fig. 3: AI-Powered System Improves Performance Assessments in Real Time

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60.00% 51.30%
50.00%
40.00% 31.50%
30.00%
20.00% 12.10%
10.00% 1.30% 3.80%
0.00%
Percentage

Strongly Disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly Agree

(Authors own data 2024)

According to research, 82.8% of respondents believe AI-driven performance management is
useful for accurate and timely reviews; of those, 51.3% agree and 31.5% strongly agree. This
demonstrates how AI can simplify performance reviews.

Fig. 4: Using AI Predictive Analytics to Improve Performance Forecasting

50.00% 46.70%
45.00%
40.00%
35.00% 33.30%
30.00%
25.00%
20.00% 17.30%
15.00%
10.00%
5.00% 1.30% 1.30%
0.00%
Percentage

Strongly Disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly Agree

(Authors own data 2024)
According to statistics, 79.9% of respondents believe AI-driven predictive analytics improves
the ability to forecast performance outcomes, with 46.7% strongly agreeing and 33.3% highly
agreeing. The fact that just 1.3% of respondents disagree highlights how important AI is to
improving organisational performance predicting skills.
Figure 5: Enhanced Performance Trend Recognition in Management using AI
60% 52%
50%
40% 30.40%
30%
20% 12.80%
10% 2% 2.70%
0%
Percentage

Strongly Disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly Agree

(Authors own data 2024)

82.4% of respondents to the data collection said AI improves performance trend
identification. Just 2.7% and 2% strongly disagree, whereas 52% agree and 30.4% strongly
agree. Of these, 12.8% are indifferent. This emphasises how important artificial intelligence
is to improving performance trend detection inside the company.

Fig. 6: AI Predictive Analytics for Enhancing Talent Development

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60.00% 51.30%
50.00%
40.00% 32.70%
30.00%
20.00% 14.70%
10.00% 0.70% 0.70%
0.00%
Percentage

Strongly Disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly Agree

(Authors own data 2024)

The majority (84%) concur that the best use of resources for talent development is achieved
through AI-driven predictive analytics. Of these, 51.3% agree and 32.7% strongly agree.
Only a tiny portion (0.7%) disagree, with 14.7% still being indifferent. This demonstrates
how well AI can improve the distribution of resources for talent development.

Fig 7: AI-Powered Performance Management Has a Positive Effect on Employee

Performance.
0.5 46%
0.4 34%
0.3
0.2 15.30%
0.1 3.30%
0
0
Agree

Strongly Disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly Agree

(Authors own data 2024)

According to the results, 80% of participants concur that AI-driven performance management
improves worker performance as a whole. Of these, 34% strongly agree and 46% agree. On
the other hand, just 3.3% of respondents strongly disagree, while 15.3% are neutral. This
demonstrates how AI may increase worker productivity.

Fig. 8: Using AI-Powered Systems to Improve Objectivity and Fairness in Performance

Evaluation
50.00% 45.30%
40.00% 32.70%
30.00%
20.00% 18%

10.00% 2.70%
1.30%
0.00%
Percentage

Strongly Disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly Agree

(Authors own data 2024)

Data show that 78% of respondents think AI improves performance reviews' impartiality. Of
them, 45.3% agree overall and 32.7% strongly agree. Just 2.7% of respondents disagree,
1.3% strongly disagree, and 18% are neutral. This emphasises how AI may improve fairness
in performance assessment processes.

Fig. 9: Improving AI-Driven Insights for Training Needs Identification

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70.00%
58.70%
60.00%
50.00% Strongly Disagree
40.00% Disagree
30.00% 27.30% Neutral
Agree
20.00%
10.70% Strongly Agree
10.00% 2%
1.30%
0.00%
Percentage
(Authors own data 2024)
Data gathered indicates that 86% of respondents concur that AI-driven insights improve the
identification of training needs. Of these, 58.7% agree and 27.3% strongly agree. Merely
2.7% of respondents strongly disagree, and 1.3% are neutral. This emphasises how crucial AI
is to improving the organization's ability to identify its training and development needs.

FINDINGS:
1. Gender Representation: The study indicates an equitable gender distribution among
respondents, ensuring diverse viewpoints on the effectiveness of AI in performance
management.
2. Educational Background: The majority of respondents hold postgraduate degrees,
suggesting a highly educated sample capable of offering nuanced insights into AI's
efficacy across various educational levels.
3. Age Diversity: Respondents span a wide age range, enabling insights from different
life stages regarding AI's impact on performance management.
4. Income Variation: Despite a predominant representation of higher income brackets,
the sample exhibits a diverse range of income levels, crucial for assessing AI's
efficacy across financial backgrounds.
5. Real-time Feedback: A significant majority perceives AI-powered systems as effective
in delivering real-time feedback, highlighting their importance in enhancing
performance evaluation processes.
6. Timely Performance Evaluation: The majority agrees that AI facilitates accurate and
timely performance evaluations, suggesting its efficiency in streamlining performance
appraisal processes.
7. Predictive Analytics: AI-driven predictive analytics are perceived positively,
especially in enhancing performance forecasting, identifying trends, and optimizing
resource allocation for talent development.
8. Performance Improvement: AI is strongly associated with improved employee
performance, indicating its significant role in enhancing organizational productivity.
9. Fairness in Evaluation: The majority perceives AI-driven performance evaluations as
fair and objective, showcasing AI's potential in mitigating biases in performance
appraisal processes.
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10. Identification of Training Needs: AI-driven insights are recognized for their
effectiveness in identifying training and development needs accurately, crucial for
enhancing workforce capabilities.
11. Overall Satisfaction: An overwhelming majority express satisfaction with AI-powered
performance management systems, highlighting their general acceptance and
effectiveness.

SUGGESTIONS:
1. Continuous Monitoring and Improvement: Organizations should continuously
monitor and improve AI systems to address evolving performance management needs
effectively.
2. Training and Upskilling: Invest in training programs to enhance employees'
proficiency in utilizing AI-powered performance management tools effectively.
3. Transparency and Communication: Ensure transparent communication about the
adoption and functioning of AI systems to foster trust and acceptance among
employees.
4. Customization and Flexibility: Provide customization options and flexibility in AI
systems to accommodate diverse organizational structures and employee preferences.
5. Data Security Measures: Implement robust data security measures to safeguard
sensitive performance-related information processed by AI systems.
CONCLUSION:
The findings underscore the significant role of AI in enhancing various aspects of
performance management, including feedback delivery, goal alignment, performance
evaluation, and predictive analytics. Despite variations in educational backgrounds, age, and
income levels, respondents generally perceive AI-powered systems positively, indicating their
widespread acceptance and effectiveness. However, continuous monitoring, transparent
communication, and investment in training are essential to harness AI's full potential in
performance management effectively. Overall, the study emphasizes the transformative
impact of AI on organizational performance and underscores the need for its strategic
integration and continuous refinement to drive sustainable growth and competitiveness.
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