Maja Rožman – University of Maribor, Faculty of Economics and Business, Maribor, Slovenia
Polona Tominc – University of Maribor, Faculty of Economics and Business, Maribor, Slovenia
Katja Crnogaj – University of Maribor, Faculty of Economics and Business, Maribor, Slovenia
Keywords:
Companies;
Employees;
Artificial intelligence
DOI: https://doi.org/10.31410/ITEMA.S.P.2023.63
Abstract: The paper presents a comparative analysis of adopting artificial intelligence (AI) in small and large companies in Slovenia. The study examines the current landscape of AI usage, including its application in various operational areas such as AI-supported acquiring and retaining talented employees, AI-supported appropriate training and development of employees, and implementation of AI technology in a work environment. A survey was conducted among a sample of small and large companies across different industries in Slovenia. The results provide valuable insights for policymakers, managers, and researchers interested in understanding the dynamics of AI adoption in the Slovenian business context. Ultimately, this research contributes to the growing body of literature on AI adoption by shedding light on the unique challenges and opportunities faced by small and large companies in Slovenia, facilitating informed decision-making and strategic planning for future AI implementation initiatives.
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7th International Scientific Conference on Recent Advances in Information Technology, Tourism, Economics, Management and Agriculture – ITEMA 2023 – Selected Papers, Hybrid (Faculty of Organization and Informatics Varaždin, University of Zagreb, Croatia), October 26, 2023
ITEMA Selected Papers published by: Association of Economists and Managers of the Balkans – Belgrade, Serbia
ITEMA conference partners: Faculty of Economics and Business, University of Maribor, Slovenia; Faculty of Organization and Informatics, University of Zagreb, Varaždin; Faculty of Geography, University of Belgrade, Serbia; Institute of Marketing, Poznan University of Economics and Business, Poland; Faculty of Agriculture, Banat’s University of Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary Medicine ”King Michael I of Romania”, Romania
ITEMA Conference 2023 Selected Papers: ISBN 978-86-80194-76-9, ISSN 2683-5991, DOI: https://doi.org/10.31410/ITEMA.S.P.2023
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