Research Topics (QUIZ 2.

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Group Members (POL225)

● Apa, Lara Michaella

● Guillermo, Alyssa Grace
● Imutan, Noelle Marie
● Labis, Paula Nicole G.
● Mitra, Merielle Leigh, E.
● Nedic, Lovely Joy
● Reyes, Hezze Kiah
● Teodosio Zeta Mae, C.

RESEARCH TOPICS:

Research Topic No.1:

The Effectiveness of Artificial Intelligence Implementation in Enhancing Workplace

Efficiency

Background :
Artificial intelligence (AI) has become increasingly prevalent in the business world,
transforming traditional work practices and significantly impacting workplace efficiency. With
the rise of AI-powered tools and technologies, businesses have the opportunity to automate tasks,
enhance decision-making processes, and personalize experiences, resulting in improved overall
efficiency.
One notable advantage of AI lies in its capacity to automate tasks. Tedious and time-
consuming activities, such as data entry and report generation, can now be efficiently handled by
AI-powered tools. This automation liberates employees from mundane responsibilities, enabling
them to focus on strategic and creative work that requires human expertise. Furthermore, AI can
contribute to decision-making processes by analyzing vast amounts of data, identifying intricate
patterns and trends that might be arduous or even impossible for humans to discern. The insights
derived from this data analysis can lead to better decisions in various domains, ranging from
product development to marketing campaigns. Additionally, AI has the potential to personalize
experiences by learning individual preferences and delivering tailored content and
recommendations based on that acquired knowledge.
Numerous studies have explored the effectiveness of AI implementation in enhancing
workplace efficiency. For instance, research conducted by McKinsey Global Institute revealed
that AI could automate as much as 45% of tasks across the global workforce. Another study
conducted by the World Economic Forum projected that AI could contribute a staggering $15
trillion to the global economy by 2030. These findings strongly indicate the significant potential
of AI in improving workplace efficiency. Nevertheless, it is crucial to acknowledge that AI is not
a panacea. Several challenges accompany its implementation, including concerns regarding data
privacy, potential biases, and the displacement of jobs.
As the impact of AI continues to shape the modern workplace, it is important to delve
further into understanding the effectiveness of AI implementation in enhancing workplace
efficiency. By conducting quantitative research in this area, valuable insights can be gained
regarding the specific ways in which AI impacts workplace efficiency, the factors that contribute
to its success or limitations, and the strategies that can be employed to overcome challenges
associated with its implementation. By addressing these research gaps, organizations can make
informed decisions about AI implementation, ultimately optimizing their workplace efficiency
and gaining a competitive edge in an AI-driven era.

Questions:
1. How do AI technologies used in the workplace, and how do people adapt to them?
2. How does the amount of AI affiliation affect the number of mistakes in the work
system?
3. How does AI affect the productivity of employees in terms of skill requirements at
work?
4. What are the risks related to using AI in terms of data privacy, and how can the best
be minimized?
 5. How does AI implementation impact customer satisfaction levels and the overall
quality of service?

Research Topic No.2:

The Efficacy of Removing The Maximum Credit to the Teachers' Performance

Background:

The educational system in the Philippines has undergone several changes over the years.
One of the things that was made by the government in improving the educational system is that
in order for instructors to effectively teach the lessons they teach, they must have a maximum
number of credits. The term "maximum credits" refers to the most units an instructor may enroll
in each semester. In order to continue to be eligible to teach in the Philippines, instructors must
have and maintain a specific amount of maximum credits. Teachers are required to continuously
develop and improve their knowledge and skills in their respective fields of teaching. Teachers in
the Philippines are evaluated based on their teaching performance, workload management, and
attendance consistency. The maximum credit load imposed by the DepEd is an important aspect
influencing teacher performance. To guarantee that teachers can retain quality in their teaching
performance, schools are supposed to adhere to tight maximum credit load restrictions. A study
entitled “Professional Development Activities and Teacher performance explored how the
maximum credit load policies in the Philippines affect the teaching performance of teachers in
private higher education institutions. The study sought to determine whether the maximum credit
load policy had a positive or negative impact on the teaching performance of college teachers in
private schools. The results of the study indicated that maximum credit loads of up to 18 are
beneficial for teachers to maintain high-quality teaching performance. However, exceeding this
amount leads to significant decreases in teaching performance. The data collected also showed
that workload management, teaching approach, and students’ evaluations significantly influence
teacher performance under the maximum credit load policy. Thus, schools are advised to
carefully manage the workload of their teachers and ensure that they provide the necessary
support to improve their teaching performance. The Commission on Higher Education (CHED)
provides guidelines and policies on the maximum credit load for teachers. The CHED
memorandum orders faculty members in colleges and universities to have a maximum of 24
credit hours of teaching per semester. On the other hand, the memorandum circular orders
schools to implement a maximum of 12 credit hours per semester for the teachers. However,
private higher education institutions may implement their own maximum credit load policies.
The maximum credit load policy is designed to ensure high-quality teaching performance, but
some teachers view it as an additional burden as they must take on additional tasks and
responsibilities outside of their teaching responsibilities.

According to PhilStar, an organization also known as ACT or the Alliance of Concerned

Teachers had confronted the Department of Education in order to have the 15 day maximum
service regarding credit limit to be removed as it is imposing for those teachers who provide
service that is already beyond work days. Their chairperson has stated that many of their
members have been reporting that the credits they suffered are not being honored by DepEd
when it reaches more than 15 days. According to him, the efforts that the teachers have
contributed is merely being put to waste. This serves as an important issue especially on the
DepEd now that they intend to put on a camp called National Learning Camp which occurs on
the vacation of teachers. He also added that they are hoping that the teacher’s time and effort in
the National Learning Camp will be repaid with at least service credits as compensation. Written
on the Section 9 of the Civil Service Commission (CSC) Memorandum Circular No. 41 s. 1998,
they grant credits services for the teachers about the days that require them to work beyond
regular work days and it is also applicable to offset their absences. However, this is where the 15
days limit enters. According to DepEd Order No. 53 s. 2003, the number of vacation services
granted to a teacher is not supposed to surpass 15 days. They view the limitation unfair when
teachers rendered work that is beyond 15 days, outside their original work days. They value the
actual work given and think that it deserves compensation.

Questions:

1. What is the Relevance of Maintaining Maximum Credit?

 2. How does Maintaining Maximum Credit Affect the Social Life of Teachers?
3. How can Removing the Maximum Credit Affect the Professional Performance of
Teachers?
4. What would be the Benefits of Removing Maximum Credit in Teachers?
5. How would Removing or Decreasing the Maximum Credit Improve the Quality of
Education that the Teacher Provides to their Students?

Research Topic No.3:

Social media reinforces of non virtual class and class division

Background:

According to Chen and Zhang (2010), “The compression of time and space, due to the
convergence of new media and globalization, has shrunk the world into a much smaller
interactive field.” In 2006, Facebook marked the beginning of a new era in social media by
making itself universally available. Since then, the world has been divided into classes, ranks,
sub-classes and sub-divisions. The birth of current students coincides with the rise of the first
social media website, making young people the most competent and the most frequent
consumers and creators of social media content.
Social behaviors are often picked up and reinforced in societies and communities through
observation and learning. At least, that was the case two decades ago. On the other hand, modern
students— who are growing along with these new technologies and services are neither scared
nor fascinated by pervasive computing.
Social comparison and peer envy induced by social media that play a major role in
fueling depressive symptoms. For them, using and/or posting on social media is quite natural and
they feel comfortable expressing and consuming social media. Frequent exposure to highly
polished unrealistic portrayals on social media can give people the false impression that others
are living happier, more connected lives than their own. To dream of stepping onto the fancy-
schmancy world is one crass attitude if you do not really belong to that crowd, and to push
yourself to do something that does not fit and suit you is nothing but pure stupidity— harsh it
may be but that is the reality. Appearing luxurious on social media is imperative for some people
to get attention and recognition from other netizens. This is a social disease called social climber.
Social media platforms can endanger the public with their pro-violence, discriminatory
algorithms, which prioritize profits over public safety. Especially nowadays, social behaviors can
be easily picked up and adopted simply through the use of social media.

Questions:
1. To what extent does social media reinforce class division in society?
2. What impact does social media use have on class status and social mobility
3. How can social media be used to promote social justice and reduce class division?
4. What impact does social media use have on political representation and participation
among various social classes?
5. How does the use of social media affect how social classes are established and
maintained in society?

References:

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Eire Systems. (2023, February 14). The Future of AI in Customer Service. Retrieved from
https://www.eiresystems.com/artificial-intelligence-in-customer-service/
European University Business School. (2023, March 8). How can artificial intelligence improve
the workplace? Retrieved from https://www.euruni.edu/blog/how-can-artificial-intelligence-
improve-the-workplace/
Marcelo, E. (n.d.). Teachers want maximum service credit limit removed. Philstar.com. Retrieved

from https://www.philstar.com/nation/2023/06/12/2273205/teachers-want-maximum-service-
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