Personality and the Use of Artificial Intelligence as Factors Shaping Decision-Making
Purpose: The main objective of the article, identified with the research problem, was to identify the relationships between personality and decision-making. An attempt was also made to determine, in the light of the literature on the subject, whether personality and the use of artificial intelligence shape decision-making. Design/Methodology/Approach: In order to solve the research problem and verify the hypothesis that personality and the use of artificial intelligence shape decision-making, the methods of analysis and criticism of literature, diagnostic survey and statistical methods were used. Empirical, quantitative and qualitative research was conducted using a survey on a sample of 4,217 people from Generations X, Y and Z. The Polish adaptation of the Ten Item Personality Inventory (TIPI) –TIPI-PL was used for personality assessment. Decision-making ability, like other competency variables, was measured on the basis of self-assessment on a seven-point Likert scale. The relationships between variables were examined using Pearson's linear correlation coefficient. Findings: It was found that people who rate their decision-making abilities higher also rate their willingness to run their own business, their ability to work/run a business in Economy 4.0, their commitment to their work and employer higher, but also feel more "overwhelmed" by technological progress. It turned out that the more extroverted people are, the higher their self-assessment of their decision-making abilities. The more conscientious people were, the higher they rated their diligence, decision-making abilities, adaptability to changing conditions, and ability to work in a team. The more neurotic people were, the lower they rated their ability to cope with uncertainty/unpredictability, decision-making ability, digital competence, teamwork skills and courage. Practical implication: A deeper understanding of the role of personality in the decision-making process and the effective use of artificial intelligence can bring real benefits in professional work, including management, particularly in the context of the ongoing digital transformation in organisations. Originality/value: It has been established that personality and the use of artificial intelligence are factors that shape decision-making.