If AI Takes Over Management, What's Left for Leaders?

Julien Jourdan, Emmanuel Coblence () and Catherine Tanneau
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Julien Jourdan: HEC Paris - Ecole des Hautes Etudes Commerciales
Emmanuel Coblence: HEC Paris - Ecole des Hautes Etudes Commerciales
Catherine Tanneau: HEC Paris - Ecole des Hautes Etudes Commerciales

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Abstract: How will managerial work evolve as AI systems increasingly automate organizational tasks? We argue that many managerial responsibilities–such as performance monitoring, scheduling, and compliance–are susceptible to partial automation, given their rule-based and structured nature. By contrast, tasks that rely heavily on creative and social intelligence–such as team building and employee development–are likely to remain more resistant to automation. Leadership activities, including articulating a vision, inspiring teams, and navigating crises, may be especially resilient, as they depend on forms of human intelligence that current AI systems cannot easily replicate.

Keywords: Management; Leadership; Artificial Intelligence; Future of Work (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2025-10-31
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DOI: 10.2139/ssrn.5686146

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