"Artificially Employed - A Story from 2034" (A Comedy Film from "Managing AI with EI" Series)

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LOGLINE: When a lonely employee is inspired by a visionary leader to trade AI efficiency for human data in an AI-automated environment, they must quickly prove that joy is the most profitable metric of all. Produced by Control + Z Productions, this experimental comedy film explores transformational leadership within the context of AI management.

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BACKGROUND:
This film explores Transformational Leadership theory within the context of a work environment where AI automation has become a driving force. Transformational Theory suggests that leaders who practice idealized influence, inspirational motivation, intellectual stimulation, and individualized consideration have the ability to effectively influence their employees to transform their organization. From a futuristic lens, the film first illustrates how AI automation can alienate employees and then explores how emotional intelligence actions resulting from transformational leadership can help these alienated employees move from loneliness to joy.

Following the film, this Episode Also Includes:

A commentary session where Sacramento State Professor Hakan Ozcelik and City of Roseville Deputy City Manager Megan Scheid provide insights about how AI automation trends could redefine managerial professions and employees' psychological experiences at work in near future.

A forum with the audience explores the implications of AI automation trends for the younger next generation who will have started their careers in the next decade.

Drawing on these insights, the participants also discuss why basic human needs and adaptation would be a driving force to influence how the next generation in our society will shape AI's future.

15th ANNUAL COB FILM FESTIVAL:
This episode is produced with recordings from 15th Annual COB Film Festival. The featured films are produced by students in a Special Topics Class on Leading with Emotional Intelligence taught by Dr. Hakan Ozcelik in the College of Business.