1st Edition

AI and Humanistic Management Aesthetics in Managerial Theory and Practice

Edited By Michał Szostak Copyright 2026
338 Pages 13 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

338 Pages 13 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

This book, situated at the intersection of humanistic management, aesthetics, and artificial intelligence (AI) studies, aims to explore how the emergence of AI-driven solutions reshapes managerial paradigms, alters human experiences within organisations, and redefines the values guiding leadership, communication, and organisational development. By adopting a cross-disciplinary and... Read more

Introduction: In search of synergy between humanism and AI in management

Michał Szostak

Part I. Theoretical foundations and cross-paradigmatic perspectives

1. Aesthetic insight into humanistic management and AI: Research perspectives

Michał Szostak

2. A pragmatic consideration on management aesthetics: Humanistic approach in the age of large language models

Tuncay Turna

3. AI-powered solutions based on Freemasonry’s aesthetic principles: Lessons for humanistic management

Dorota Mackenzie

4. Spirituality and humanistic management: Fostering meaning and purpose in IT professional development

Muhammad Kamran and Tomasz Ochinowski

5. AI-driven organisational aesthetics: Cross-paradigmatic perspectives in humanistic management

Łukasz Sułkowski and Justyna Dziedzic

Part II. Leadership and decision-making aesthetics in the AI era

6. AI-augmented leadership: Redefining leaders’ style and competencies

Małgorzata Baran

7. Aesthetic dimensions of the decision-making process: AI-powered tools for organisational leaders

Lucyna Baca-Lönn

8. Textual charisma in leadership: Aesthetic depth in navigating AI challenges through critical thinking

Justyna Dziedzic and Iga Maria Lehman

Part III. Human resources, user experience, and organisational communication

9. Perception of implementing AI in HRM by organisational actors: Humanisation or dehumanisation?

Joanna Cewińska

10. Impact of AI-supported solutions on humanistic management practices: Sensory and emotional well-being of elderly employees

Marlena Kondrat

11. The aesthetics of AI-driven management: Balancing algorithmic efficiency and user experience in e-commerce development

Aneta Ejsmont

12. The aesthetics of metacommunication in organisational management: AI-generated crisis communication

Justyna Dziedzic and Łukasz Sułkowski

Conclusion: Finding directions

Michał Szostak

Biography

Michał Szostak (PhD, Doctor Habil.) is Associate Professor, Vice-Rector for Scientific Research and International Affairs, and Head of the Institute for Management Research at Civitas University.