Transformative Governance: Integrating Generative Artificial Intelligence in State and Local Government Operations
Date of Award
2024
Document Type
Dissertation
Degree Name
Doctor of Organization Development & Change (D.O.D.C.)
Department
Organization Development
First Advisor
Michelle Brodke (Committee Chair)
Second Advisor
Raymond Schuck (Other)
Third Advisor
Carol Gorelick (Committee Member)
Fourth Advisor
William Sawaya (Committee Member)
Abstract
This dissertation explores how state and local governments incorporate Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) into their operations. As these technologies evolve, they offer opportunities to improve efficiency and decision-making but also bring challenges that require updated governance frameworks. The study uses content analysis to examine how well current governance frameworks manage the integration of GenAI, focusing on strategic alignment, risk management, data governance, and ethical considerations. The findings show that governments are at different stages of incorporating GenAI, emphasizing the need for improved governance frameworks to handle these new technologies effectively. This research helps understand how GenAI is changing public sector governance and suggests directions for future policies.
Recommended Citation
Lothery, Ebony J., "Transformative Governance: Integrating Generative Artificial Intelligence in State and Local Government Operations" (2024). Organization Development & Change D.O.D.C. Dissertations. 20.
https://scholarworks.bgsu.edu/odc_diss/20