International Journal of Academic Management Science Research (IJAMSR)
  Year: 2022 | Volume: 6 | Issue: 8 | Page No.: 24-37
Automation, Artificial Intelligence and Robotics: Impact on Employment Download PDF
Akosile, I.O PhD, Banjo, K.A PhD, Oyefodunrin, S. A

Abstract:
The study examined the impact of automation on employment and work using Interswitch Nigeria Limited as case study. The study focused on job enhancement, job performance, Upskilling, and wages and benefits as components of employment and work and the effects of automation. The study adopted survey research design and 262 employees were randomly selected. Data were collected using a structured close ended questionnaire. The questionnaire was used to get the view of the employees on how automation affect employment and work in the areas of job performance, job enhancement, upskilling and wages and benefits. Four research hypotheses were formulated and tested in the study. The hypotheses were tested using Pearson's correlation with the aid of Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS). The results indicated that there is positive and significant relationship between both automations job performance, job enhancement, upskilling and wages and benefits. Based on this finding, organizations should improve on the use of automation in increasing performance, upskilling employees and enhancing them on the job. However, organisation should consider the displacement of employees when deploying automation as it leads to job loss.