Artificial Intelligence (AI) as a Paradigm Shift in Retooling Human Resource Cycle Operations for Staff Productivity in Nigerian Universities

Abstract

The title of the paper is, “Artificial Intelligence (AI) as a Paradigm Shift in Retooling Human Resource Cycle Operations in Nigerian Universities”. It is a discourse of conceptual reviews germane for the 21st Century universities which encompassed the following areas: conceptualisation of artificial intelligence; artificial intelligence as a digital technology for enhancing staff recruitment and staff selection process; staff development programmes; staff appraisal and staff remuneration for staff productivity as well as the nexus between the human resource cycle operations and staff productivity. Reviewed literature depicted that, AI chatbots facilitate screening, short listing and scheduling of candidates for interviews and also transmit relevant information to applicants. It has the ability to effectively sort out resumes and screen such unbiasedly thus providing unparalleled opportunities for all participants which are hallmarks for productivity in the future. It was therefore concluded that, artificial intelligence digital technologies would foster staff productivity if utilised. Suggestion made among others was that artificial intelligence digital technologies should be employed in the management of the human resource cycle operations in universities as this would enhance staff productivity in Nigerian Universities.