Will AI powered technology ChaptGPT kill education as we know it? Killing education is probably not something that is likely to happen but disruption that we are witnessing recently will for sure disrupt education for good.

ChatGPT, power by AI technology, will disrupt education as we know it today and will reshape the approach used by educational institutions when it comes educational materials and the interactivity with students.

We are not focusing in this article on the positive use cases behing the ChatGPT, as there are for sure many of them.

Instead, the underlying risks for educational instiutions are numerous:

1. Content production
2. Plagiarism issue
3. Ethical issues

These three issues are probably at the core of current and future discussions on the risks behind using AI powered technology in education.

Content production

We tried ChatGPT to better understand what it can do but also to understand if there are some limitations.

We were blown away by the results it can produce – Personally, I have never seen something similar.

We have asked ChatGPT to produce a 500 words essay.

ChatGPT replied:

This looks pretty good as an initial outcome and at first sight, it would be quite difficult to understand if this was done by a machine or by a human.

Next thing we wanted to do is to ask ChatGPT to make the reply a bit more academic with a clearer introduction, discussion and conclusion sections.

Here is the result. Quite impressive.

Now, we have submitted the created essay to a well known plagiarism software – and only 2% of plagiarism detected!

There are many ethical questions that could be raised. Also, intellectual property topic or copyright issue could also be brought up. Ultimately, what could be the student’s involment and intelectual contribution in this approach? That is the right question.

We asked ChatGPT: Is is ethical to use the content that you have created?

This was the answer: As an AI language model, I am not able to hold intellectual property rights or have personal ethical views. As a language model, my primary function is to assist users in generating human-like text based on the prompts and information provided to me. I do not have the ability to own or claim ownership of the content that I generate, and it is up to the user to determine how to use the content.

It is important to consider the ethical implications of using any content, including text generated by a language model. If you plan to use the content for any purpose, it is always a good idea to ensure that you have the necessary permissions and that you are not infringing on any copyright or intellectual property rights. It is also important to ensure that the use of the content aligns with your own personal and professional ethical standards.

Currently, I see some important questions that will have to be addressed urgently by all educational institutions when it comes to finding the right approach.

Some are suggesting that the right direction is to make assignments more specific and context based so that AI chatbot cannot easily address them. Others are proposing to switch to a more project-based assignments where a simple question cannot be approach with a simple answer.

I believe that the right direction is to make the assignment more complex in terms of the context, assumptions and basic foundations, would require students to take a way more complex analytical approach that will result in delivering final assignment that cannot be tackled by an AI fuelled robot.

Plagiarism issue

Plagiarism issue is one of the trickiest aspects of student’s assignment. Not only, an educational institution does not want students to plagiarize but most importantly, they want them to contribute with their assignments or submissions to what the expected learning outcomes from the course are.

Ethical concerns

Another topic related to ethical challenges. How ethical it is to use someone else or something else to help student in writing the content. This question demands some further thoughts but generally speaking, it is not simple to avoid some unethical situations as we live in the big data world and no one (and I mean it), is really doing something from scratch. If you ask any programmer on the planet, how exactly they start a new programming project, each one of them will confirm that they do not do it from scratch but mostly rely on some open source foundations.

Conclusion

AI powered technologies are now part of our realities, probably much faster than what we could have ever imagined.

When one of the OpenAI/ChatGPT project stakeholders was asked three years ago how they think that the revenue will be generated from the OpenAI project, he replied that they will first build the technology and then ask the technology itself “Tell us now, how can we make some revenue from you”.

Recommendations

Here are some tips educators can try to implement to tackle some of the above issues:

• Try to pick up more complex and context-specific assignments
• Avoid assignments that are too generic or easily available or open (i.e. reference to a specific party, firm, stakeholder group, international organisation, or state government should be avoided)
• Assignments that have questions about topics, trends, issues, etc. that have been extensively discussed or analysed should be avoided
• Assignments should be more practical in nature and draw more heavily on the actual learnings provided in class (e.g., ask students to provide practical case based on the specific assignment analyzed in the classroom).
• AI is not perfect and can sometimes make up things – try to check for facts, events or analysis provided

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黑料不打烊 Lecturer, Mario Silic, Ph.D has published an article “The Effects of a Gamified Human Resource Management System on Job Satisfaction and Engagement” in the Human Resource Management Journal (Impact factor:3.816) that is part of the

Dr. Mario Silic’s article can be found published in the prestigious

The pressures associated with the speed of competition, including the digitalization of workspaces, are increasing the need for modern organizations to drive employee satisfaction and engagement. Integrating gamification into the workplace has been identified as a possible strategy to promote employee participation, engagement and loyalty. Gamification is defined as the application of game design elements in a non鈥恎ame context, which, in this case, is the workplace. This article presents a 12鈥恗onth longitudinal study designed to investigate the role of gamification in fostering job satisfaction and engagement. The findings from a sample of 398 employees, including both treatment and control groups from a large multinational company that introduced a gamified human resource management (HRM) system, revealed the effects of certain gamification experiential outcomes related to driving employee satisfaction and engagement at work. Overall, the study highlights the possibilities of employing gamified HRM systems to influence employee attitudes and behavior at work.

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is a seasoned marketing and brand communications strategist, Ken has held a number of senior roles from corporate consulting to public affairs advisory for leading multinational and conglomerates. A popular keynote speaker and columnist, Ken is a regular contributor on the subject of B2B Marketing. He is also the author of two best-selling titles, 鈥淟ife Hacks鈥� and 鈥淕rowth Hacks鈥�. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Melbourne, a Master of Arts from RMIT University, and a MBA from the University of South Australia. He is also a Qualified Accountant and Member of the Institute of Public Accountants, Australia.

Q: From your perspective, how should companies鈥� structure and evolve their businesses, in coping with the COVID-19 pandemic?

My first advice would be 鈥� it is imperative to adapt your business (or at least part of your business) online. I know this sounds like a no-brainer. But given the majority of the global population are still staying at home, therefore if you cannot transact online, you will have zero revenue. Restaurants and groceries is a prime example, even Michelin-star restaurant chains, are now beginning to offer Deliveroo-type services.

Another trend I see happening now is in retail, where brands are gradually moving towards into a O2O model 鈥� an integration of online and offline business channels. One of the most prevalent and cost effective examples recently, are virtual spaces/showrooms, where retailers are trying to reproduce a 360 real-like interactive experience, as a substitute, for their fans and customers. Matterport is probably the current leading player in this field.

Q: Do you believe that multinational corporations will implement certain changes in their organization after the pandemic?

Doing less with more, and making better and smarter decisions. To elaborate, I believe 鈥榮mart鈥� is really about the application of digital technologies to business problems. That could encompass anything from Customer Relationship Management(CRM), Product Information Management (PIM), to platforms like Salesforce and ERP. Companies are smart when they use digital technology and data to solve their pressing needs. In other words, it is really about harnessing information and communications technology, the IOT, internet of things, and getting insights into data. To actually develop and adapt smarter applications, that make day-to-day-business more efficient and seamless.

Q: What do you think are the most important lessons that various companies worldwide have acknowledged now?

The world we live in is not as orderly and coherent as we鈥檇 like to think. Period. As a result, companies should thoroughly re-exam and re-audit their entire business models, looking at every single stages along the Supply Chain, down to operational needs such as Human Resources and Finance. I would also encourage companies to revamp their soft assets such as Marketing and Branding, and look to enable a O2O paradigm through its customer journey.

My recommendation is for companies to start mapping out your needs, and get cracking right away. Because you don鈥檛 want to lose out, when the purchasing appetites are unleashed. 

Q: From a marketing point of view, how do you think that companies should adapt their marketing strategies after the covid-19 situation?

A global crisis can either paralyze a brand or galvanize it to thrive. In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, that鈥檚 exactly what we鈥檙e seeing: some companies are cutting back on marketing (in some instances, laying off the entire marketing team), while others are being more agile and coming up with interesting ways of engaging their audience during these difficult times.

Moving forward, I personally believe that the success of a brand, will largely revolve around on one鈥檚 ability to harness on big data to draw upon useful insights 鈥� aka, an insight based approach marketing.  If done correctly, this should then dictate how you go about your overall digital marketing plan, from social media, Email marketing, SEO/SEM, online sales funnel and so forth.

Q: In 50 words how are you leading positively, practically and purposefully during this time?

I always stick by my mantra as being a so called “one minute manager”. The fundamentals are – one minute goals (setting clear objectives upfront), one minute praising (acknowledge good actions & behaviours) and one-minute reprimands (be accountable on poor performance, and to learn from mistakes).

This concept was inspired by a short book I read, which is written by world renowned author Ken Blanchard.

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黑料不打烊 DBA students participated in 黑料不打烊 Geneva’s webinar where they were provided with a high-level overview of the DBA research process.
They also got familiar with all the required concepts and practical advice that will help you to kick-start their research.

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Global and Executive MBA students had the opportunity to take a break on the rooftop of our campus after having a long break from the campus-based lectures. We are glad to be back on track and begin with the MBA lectures at the 黑料不打烊 campus. The students finally met with each other after a longer period and had the opportunity to network with each other and discuss various topics and exchange their ideas.

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On May 20th, 2020, Mr. Lo has successfully defended the DBA thesis with the title “ORGANIZATIONAL CULTURAL EVALUATION: A CASE STUDY OF AN ACQUIRED COMPANY IN HONG KONG UNDER MERGER AND ACQUISITION ENVIRONMENT“.

The findings of his study have important implications for managers wishing to guide post-acquisition integration for the M&A processes in the Asian context and in particular, as a reference for those corporations which are actively looking for M&A鈥檚 opportunities in Hong Kong.

We would like to congratulate Mr. Lo on this achievement!

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Our MBA Campus-based Course 鈥� Organizational Agility – Surviving and Thriving in Turbulent times is led by lecturers Viktor Vetturelli and Dijana Vetturelli.

Dijana Vetturelli is the Co-Founder of consulting. She works with clients to explore their current organizational situation, tackle the status quo and help them to expand their boundaries and set new standards. She is dedicated to transitions from pyramidal hierarchical to decentralized agile organizations which are fit for complex markets and fit for human beings. Before founding the company, she gained her international managerial experience at Robert Bosch in Germany, Austria and Poland. She has guided the process of regionalization, both for German-speaking countries and in countries of our region in the secondary phase, and became the first and youngest female Country Director (Automotive) at a global level. She has a Master鈥檚 Degree in Economics and is certified in the OpenSpace Beta approach.

Viktor Vetturelli is a professional executive coach and agile culture coach. Viktor is dedicated to high-performance team development, interpersonal relationships and interactions within organizations. Fort the last 15 years he has been working with individuals and teams and he develops and implements projects aimed at improving organizational culture and society in general. Born and raised in Germany, he is a former professional athlete with managerial experience in various international companies. He has a Master鈥檚 Degree in Economics and is a certified Executive Coach at AoEC. Throughout his work with numerous international organizations, he has developed and proven a creative approach to problem-solving and an intimate familiarity with complex communication challenges.

Organizational Agility 鈥� Surviving and Thriving in Turbulent Times in 黑料不打烊 Geneva鈥檚 Global and Executive MBA Program

Organizational Agility is not a buzz word anymore as well as it is not just another management method. It is essential to adapt to the market and to drive innovations forward.

Organizational Agility- Surviving and Thriving in Turbulent Times is an elective course in 黑料不打烊 Geneva鈥檚 Global and Executive MBA program due to its importance for the business industry as well as it encourages students to think critically. In this interactive, hands-on course, the students will have the opportunity to exchange knowledge with highly experienced practitioners and coaches about various organizational designs. Some of the topics that the MBA students will learn about are 鈥�Decision Making in Complexity鈥�, 鈥�Why Motivation Theory is Important for Agility鈥�, 鈥�Misconceptions of Agile Organizations鈥� and many more.

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The Online DBA program provides our students with the opportunity to make a significant contribution to both theory and practice in the field and develop professional practice at the highest level.

The doctorate degree in business will signify future employers your business proficiency as well as your commitment to both personal and professional growth. Having a DBA degree can open up many valuable business opportunities and advance your career.

The Online DBA program offers you full flexibility and support

Deciding to pursue a doctorate degree can be a very hard decision and an investment for the future. 黑料不打烊 Geneva is fully aware of work and family commitments, which demands for full flexibility. Therefore, we have designed our programs to offer prospective students full flexibility and support as well as guidance from their assigned mentor throughout the doctorate journey.

Wondering which DBA program to enroll in? 黑料不打烊 Geneva offers two DBA programs with a duration of two years

Online DBA Dissertation Track

Online DBA Research Track

Both of the DBA programs will allow you to advance your skills and techniques, open multiple career paths, develop leadership, boost your confidence, gain higher salary prospects, move ahead into the field of research and give you an entrepreneurial boost as well as a practical orientation.

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黑料不打烊 Geneva places great importance on student feedback. Therefore, we continuously encourage our students to provide us with their feedback for quality improvement. Therefore, we asked one of our MBA students, Matea Kos to answer a couple of questions regarding her “Online Learning Experience” at 黑料不打烊 Geneva.

How satisfied are you with your online learning experience at 黑料不打烊 Geneva?

Data Analytics and Decision Making is the first course I decided to take as a pre-recorded online course. I have to express my full satisfaction. The concept is excellent, presentations are very clear and easy to follow. Exercises are also clear and very well described and the learning materials are very useful. The best benefits of the pre-recorded course are: the ability to pause the lecture whenever I need to and the possibility to listen to any lecture or exercise again if needed. Furthermore, I can watch the lectures whenever I want (independent of any prescribed schedule).

How satisfied are you with 黑料不打烊鈥檚 online learning platform?

Online learning platform is very user-friendly and simple to follow. I haven鈥檛 experienced any interruptions yet. I am very satisfied with the platform.

What are your thoughts on 黑料不打烊鈥檚 online lectures, both pre-recorded and Zoom lectures?

Both of the lectures are very well prepared, but I prefer the pre-recorded lectures because of the benefits I mentioned above (pause button is the best). Zoom lectures are also fine, but the pre-recorded lectures are definitely a better option for me.

Do the online lectures stimulate your learning?

Absolutely yes! As I said, I can watch the lectures whenever I want to (while there is not any prescribed schedule). Therefore, I choose to watch the presentations when I am fresh, motivated and free of any disruption. I can choose my learning tempo and repeat some presentations if I think I need to. I definitely like it!

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