Paper
Work Design and Multidimensional AI Threat as Predictors of Workplace AI Adoption and Depth of Use
Authors
Aaron Reich, Diana Wolfe, Matt Price, Alice Choe, Fergus Kidd, Hannah Wagner
Abstract
Artificial intelligence tools are increasingly embedded in everyday work, yet employees' uptake varies widely even within the same organization. Drawing on sociotechnical and work design perspectives, this research examines whether motivational job characteristics and multidimensional AI threat perceptions jointly predict workplace AI adoption and depth of use. Using cross-sectional survey data from 2,257 employees, we tested group differences across role level, years of experience, and region, along with multivariable predictors of AI adoption and use depth, specifically frequency and duration. Across models, job design, especially skill variety and autonomy, showed the most consistent positive associations with AI adoption, whereas threat dimensions exhibited differentiated patterns for depth of use. Perceived changes in work were positively associated with frequency and duration, while status threat showed a negative but not consistently significant relationship with deeper use. Findings are correlational given the cross-sectional and self-report design. Practical implications emphasize aligning AI enablement efforts with work design and monitoring potential workload expansion alongside adoption initiatives.
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