Abstract

Despite the growing adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) in organizations, little is known about how employees who survive AI-induced layoffs (AIL) respond to such technological disruptions. This conceptual paper develops a typology of AIL survivors by integrating insights from prior research on layoff survivors and stress appraisal theory. The typology delineates responses along two dimensions: attitude (optimistic vs. pessimistic) and behavior (proactive vs. reactive). It is proposed that the organizational approach to AI adoption, organizational level, and intrinsic motivation shape survivors’ attitudes, whereas self-efficacy, growth mindset, and locus of control influence their behaviors. From this framework, a set of propositions is advanced to guide future research on the psychological, attitudinal, and behavioral responses of survivors, offering implications for how organizations can manage technological change while minimizing adverse consequences for the workforce.

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