Man Versus Machine

Man Versus Machine – How AI will Impact the Intersection of Religious Thought and Workplace Spirituality – A Guide for Organizational Leadership

Teri Horsley | 2025

Abstract

Artificial Intelligence is rapidly being implemented across the globe, and in America alone, seventy two percent of business organizations are already using AI for at least one business function. In light of this rapid growth, organizational leaders are now beginning to give consideration as to how their employees will respond to AI and how that response will impact workplace spirituality, and its intersection with employee religious thought.

While workplace spirituality is essentially defined as the result of employees finding meaning and purpose in their jobs, there is somewhat of an overlap with the religious belief systems of workers, as the world view of most human beings is at least in part shaped by their faith. As such, this manuscript will not only address the impact of artificial intelligence on the spirituality of the organizational employee, it will also consider how different religions react to the technology and how responsible leaders can implement AI in a way that meets the organization’s goals while at the same time respecting employee faith and ultimately protecting their workplace spirituality.

Specific steps will be provided for leadership in regard to this successful AI implementation, while ultimately demonstrating that employee spirituality and its intersection with religious thought is a multi-faceted leadership approach toward a productive organizational environment. Likewise, the research will demonstrate that if AI is implemented properly, it can positively impact that organizational multi-faceted approach for the benefit of all while helping the organization to move forward toward a successful, technology driven future.