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This research aims to explore the influence of chief information officers (CIOs) and board characteristics on firms' AI orientation.

September 1, 2021MIS Quarterly

Strategic Directions for AI: The Role of CIOs and Boards of Directors

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Randomized trial investigates the role of CIOs and boards in shaping AI strategy in firms, suggesting key management strategies.

This research aims to explore the influence of chief information officers (CIOs) and board characteristics on firms' AI orientation.
Analyzed a dataset from 1,454 publicly listed firms in China
Applied upper echelons theory to evaluate the relationships between CIOs, boards, and AI orientation
Conducted post hoc analysis to identify board characteristics impacting AI orientation
CIO presence positively influences AI orientation (p<0.01)
Board educational diversity, R&D experience, and AI experience enhance the CIO's effect on AI orientation
Board characteristics primarily impact AI orientation, not conventional IT orientation

Li et al. (2021) studied this question.

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