Naranjo-Zolotov, Mijail JuanovichNkulenu, Seyram2024-11-082024-10-29http://hdl.handle.net/10362/174864Dissertation presented as the partial requirement for obtaining a Master's degree in Data Science and Advanced Analytics, specialization in Business AnalyticsAs Artificial Intelligence (AI) continues to revolutionize global industries, its impact on job transformation raises crucial questions, particularly in emerging economies such as Ghana. This study investigates the implications of AI on job transformation within Ghanaian industries, examining the readiness and perceptions of Ghanaian workers toward AI technologies and their willingness to adapt to disruptions in their respective fields. Motivated by Ghana's economic growth and the importance of sectors like agriculture, manufacturing, and services, which are vital to the nation's development, the study delves into the potential effects of rapid advancements in AI technologies on the Ghanaian job market. It offers valuable insights into how professionals in key sectors perceive AI, evaluating whether it is seen as a tool for skill enhancement or a threat. The findings are expected to guide policymakers, businesses, and educational institutions in developing strategies to manage AI's impact on the Ghanaian workforce. By incorporating both international and local perspectives, this research contributes valuable insights into AI and job transformation.engArtificial IntelligenceJob TransformationAutomationWork AdaptationUpskillingSDG 1 - No povertySDG 5 - Gender equalitySDG 8 - Decent work and economic growthSDG 9 - Industry, innovation and infrastructuremaster thesis203784804