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@article{185479,
        author = {Dr. Ilyas ur Rahman},
        title = {The Impact of AI Integration on Middle Management Roles and Organizational Structure},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2025},
        volume = {12},
        number = {5},
        pages = {1565-1567},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=185479},
        abstract = {The integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) into core business processes is fundamentally transforming organizational landscapes. While much research has focused on AI's impact on operational efficiency and frontline workers, its effect on middle management remains a critical but underexplored area. This conceptual paper argues that AI is not merely automating middle-management tasks but is catalyzing a profound paradigm shift in their roles and the very structure of organizations. Through a systematic review of literature spanning technology management, organizational theory, and the future of work, this paper develops a conceptual framework. It posits that AI integration is leading to the evolution of the middle manager from an information processor and controller to a strategic interpreter, AI-human facilitator, and innovation catalyst. Concurrently, it is driving a structural flattening of hierarchies, creating more agile, networked organizations. The paper concludes by discussing the implications for leadership development, proposing a future research agenda that includes empirical validation, and offering practical guidance for organizations navigating this transition.},
        keywords = {Artificial Intelligence, Middle Management, Organizational Structure, Digital Transformation, Future of Work, Leadership, Delayering, Technological Disruption.},
        month = {October},
        }