Artificial Intelligence and Its Impact on Resistance to Change: A Qualitative Study

Artificial Intelligence, Organizational Change, Employee Resistance to change, AI Ethics, Human Resource Management; Digital Transformation

The transformative effects of artificial intelligence on workforce skills, leadership, organisational practices, and employee attitudes toward change are all examined in this study. It examines AI adoption, ethical issues, algorithmic bias, transparency, and trust as well as human reactions like resistance, anxiety, and adaptability by drawing on interdisciplinary literature. The results emphasise how governance frameworks, organisational culture, and leadership all play a part in facilitating appropriate AI integration. To achieve sustained performance, emphasis is placed on skill transformation, employee well-being, and ethical accountability. The study advances knowledge on how businesses might, during AI-driven change, strike a balance between technical innovation and human-centric values.