Using Artificial Intelligence to Control

There are a multitude of ways in which Artificial Intelligence (AI) can benefit managers and organizations. One of these ways is by enhancing an organizations control functions. Specifically, AI can be used to reduce errors and defects, increase productivity, and enhance supply chain management. This activity is important because managers who understand how to properly implement AI toward these ends will be more effective in their roles.

The goal of this activity is to test your understanding of the three AI activities related to internal business control.

Read the statements regarding AI. Then, select the AI activity related to internal business control that the statement best represents.

1. AI helps managers to analyze processes, detect potential problems, and find solutions before major issues arise.

(Click to select) Reducing errors and defects Increasing productivity Enhancing supply chain management

2. Managers can make quicker and more precise decisions by using AI to automate routine decision processes.

(Click to select) Reducing errors and defects Increasing productivity Enhancing supply chain management

3. AI can greatly increase the efficiency with which products and components are sourced, shipped, and stored.

(Click to select) Reducing errors and defects Increasing productivity Enhancing supply chain management

4. Applying AI in this way can improve manufacturing efficiency and prevent mishaps.

(Click to select) Reducing errors and defects Increasing productivity Enhancing supply chain management

5. AI has the advantage of being able to grasp data patterns that are beyond human understanding.

(Click to select) Reducing errors and defects Increasing productivity Enhancing supply chain management

6. Companies can use AI to provide more accurate information about production and delivery times.

(Click to select) Reducing errors and defects Increasing productivity Enhancing supply chain management