The increasing availability and diversity of data that can be employed in People Analytics (PA) research, along with the use of advanced technologies such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), have raised concerns about the potential risks and consequences. However, there is a gap in knowledge concerning the ethical implications of PA research, which could lead to unethical research topics, methods, or low credibility of PA evidence generated in academia. Implementing ethical practices in PA research is challenging since the field is complex, involving multiple scientific disciplines. To address these challenges and to inform future ethical PA research, we discuss how a number of (inter)national ethical codes from PA-relevant disciplines could be applied throughout the PA research lifecycle. The chapter highlights ethical issues that can arise in PA research and emphasizes the importance of ethics across all research lifecycle phases. It thus raises awareness and sets an agenda for future research.
Ethics in People Analytics Research: A Multi-Disciplinary Perspective
Aizhan Tursunbayeva
;Luigi Moschera
2024-01-01
Abstract
The increasing availability and diversity of data that can be employed in People Analytics (PA) research, along with the use of advanced technologies such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), have raised concerns about the potential risks and consequences. However, there is a gap in knowledge concerning the ethical implications of PA research, which could lead to unethical research topics, methods, or low credibility of PA evidence generated in academia. Implementing ethical practices in PA research is challenging since the field is complex, involving multiple scientific disciplines. To address these challenges and to inform future ethical PA research, we discuss how a number of (inter)national ethical codes from PA-relevant disciplines could be applied throughout the PA research lifecycle. The chapter highlights ethical issues that can arise in PA research and emphasizes the importance of ethics across all research lifecycle phases. It thus raises awareness and sets an agenda for future research.I documenti in IRIS sono protetti da copyright e tutti i diritti sono riservati, salvo diversa indicazione.