Course Code: OTC303
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Synopsis

OTC303 AI and Workers' Rights in the Digital Economy course offers a comprehensive exploration of the intersection between artificial intelligence (AI), workers' rights, and workforce dynamics within the context of the digital economy. Participants will gain an in-depth understanding of how AI technologies are reshaping industries, job roles, and employment patterns. The course delves into the ethical and legal considerations surrounding AI adoption in the workplace, with a focus on ensuring the protection and enhancement of workers’ rights. Key topics include technological adoption, job redesign, upskilling, resilience for change, and the development of AI-focused training programs. Through case studies and applied learning, participants will be equipped with the knowledge and skills to manage the impact of AI in the workplace while fostering a fair and equitable work environment.
Level: 3
Presentation Pattern: ALL SEMESTERS

Topics

  • AI in the Workplace - Transforming Job Roles and Processes
  • Designing AI-Focused Training and Development Programme
  • Driving Technological Adoption in the Workplace
  • Flexible Work Arrangements in Singapore
  • Identifying Workers’ Upskilling Needs for the Future of Work
  • Impact of AI on Employment: Job Creation and Displacement
  • Introduction to Generative AI
  • Job Redesign for a Digital Economy
  • Legal and Ethical Issues of AI in the Workplace
  • Resilience for Change - Preparing Employees for the AI-Driven Workplace
  • Singapore’s Digital Economy and Its Impact on the Workforce
  • Using AI Tools for Project Management

Learning Outcome

  • Analyse the impact of AI on various job roles and processes in the workplace.
  • Plan AI-focused training and development programme that address workers’ upskilling needs and ensure they can adapt to the future of work.
  • Illustrate the ethical and legal challenges of implementing AI in the workplace, considering data privacy, algorithmic biases, and the accountability of AI systems in decision-making.
  • Apply AI tools to project management tasks, optimizing processes such as resource allocation, risk management, and team collaboration.
  • Create strategies for fostering resilience among workers, equipping them with the skills to navigate AI-driven changes and workplace disruptions.
  • Categorize the effects of Singapore's digital economy policies on workers' rights and employment, assessing the balance between job creation and displacement in the digital era.