In: Operations Management
countries dont like to adapt to automation because of Uncertainty avoidance?
Uncertainty avoidance refers to avoidance towards changing anything (process/methodology/structure/etc) in order to stay away from probably risks and uncertain conditions, that could adversely affect the business undertakings.
Automation, artificial intelligence and internet of things are increasingly implemented throughout the world, and their adaptation is growing continuosly. But, there are some organisations in various countries, who don't want to use or implement automation in their processes, because of the risks anf uncertainty associated with it. They fear that the firm would lose its core competencies and may lead to heavy losses if the members of the organisation won't be able to work on it.
Change in working patterns, processes, and automating majority of the systems in a firm may not be appropriate. This happens when a firm is not capable enough to handle the new processes, and cost of maintenance is too high.
Many firms also fear that people/members would lose trust and reliability. Employees fear and feel insecurity, which eventually leads to decrease performance. Thus, uncertainty avoidance is the only way the firms use to stay away from bringing automation.
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