Overview: You are required to analyse the Harvard Business Review (HBR) article titled “Monitoring
Employees Makes Them More Likely to Break Rules.” This analysis explores the unintended
consequences of employee monitoring, focusing on how AI-driven surveillance can lead to behaviours
such as rule-breaking and a reduction in trust within the organisation.
Objective: The aim of this assessment is to critically engage with the article while applying broader
concepts and principles beyond what is explicitly discussed. You are expected to showcase critical
thinking by connecting relevant theories to the case study.
Key Instructions:
1. Read and critically engage with the HBR article.
2. Apply theoretical frameworks to analyse the behavioural impacts of AI-driven employee
monitoring.
3. Clearly understand the grading criteria and ensure you meet all requirements.
Case Study Report Requirements (10% Weightage)
Report Details:
• Word Count: 1,000 words (±10%).
• Structure: Use the following structure for your report:
o Introduction (150 words):
▪ Provide an introduction to AI-driven employee monitoring.
▪ Briefly describe the company/context where such monitoring is applied.
o Case Study Overview (250 words):
▪ Describe the AI tools used, their intended purposes, and the types of employee
activities being monitored.
o Key Issue Analysis (300 words):
▪ Analyse how increased surveillance might lead to rule-breaking or
disengagement, as discussed in the HBR article.
▪ Reference psychological theories and research to explain surveillance impacts on
motivation and trust.
o Ethical Considerations and Employee Trust (200 words):
▪ Discuss ethical issues, focusing on privacy and autonomy.
▪ Reflect on how these factors affect trust and morale.
o Recommendations (100 words):
▪ Provide two practical recommendations to improve AI monitoring systems while
preserving employee trust and well-being.
Formatting:
• References: Minimum six credible academic or professional sources (including the HBR
article).
• Style: APA citations and references.
