Hatim Rahman
PepsiCo Chair in International Management
Associate Professor of Management and Organizations
Associate Professor of Sociology (Courtesy)
Hatim A. Rahman is an Associate Professor of Management and Organizations and Sociology (by courtesy) at Northwestern University. His research investigates how artificial intelligence, undergirded by algorithms, is impacting the nature of work and employment relationships in organizations and labor markets. His research and teaching have received numerous awards, including the National Science Foundation CAREER award. In 2023, he was named as one of the best 40 business school professors under 40 years of age by Poets & Quants.
His book Inside the Invisible Cage: How Algorithms Control Workers (University of California Press) - based on award-winning, original research - investigates how digital labor platform organizations use shifting, opaque algorithms to control workers' job opportunities.
Professor Rahman's research has been published in Administrative Science Quarterly, Academy of Management Journal, Organization Science, Academy of Management Annals, and Academy of Management Discoveries. These articles have been recognized for both their theoretical and empirical impact by the National Science Foundation, Academy of Management, Labor and Employment Relations Association, Thinkers50, Financial Times, Industry Studies Association, International Labour and Employment Relations Association, Psychology of Technology Institute, and International Conference on Information Systems.
His research and teaching have also received coverage from a variety of news sources including The Washington Post, The Wall Street Journal, Financial Times, Fortune, Forbes, Bloomberg, Business Insider, Wired, Slate, Fast Company, Inc., Japan Broadcasting Corporation (NHK), CBS: Chicago, Kellogg Insights, Stanford News, The Hill, Work in Progress, and Organizational Musings.
Prior to joining Northwestern, Professor Rahman received his PhD and Masters in Management Science and Engineering from Stanford University and his B.S. in Business Administration from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.
- Technology’s role in organizations
- digital platforms
- employment relationships
- and labor markets
- especially the impact of algorithms and artificial intelligence. Sociology of work and occupations. Algorithmic management and evaluations.
- Aritficial Intelligence and the Future of Work
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PhD, 2019, Management Science & Engineering, Stanford University
M.S., 2014, Organizations, Technology, Entrepreneurship, Stanford University
B.A., 2009, Business Process Management, with Minor in Technology and Management, University of Illinois-Urbana Champaign -
John T. Dunlop Outstanding Scholar Award, Labor and Employment Relations Association
Microsoft Research Artificial Intelligence and Society Fellow
National Science Foundation CAREER Award: Bridging the STEM Skills and Employment Gap for the Future of Work
Best 40 Business School Professors Under the Age of 40, Poets & Quants
Ascendant Scholar, Western Academy of Management
Thinkers50 Radar
Responsible Business Education Award Highly Commended, Financial Times
2023 Academy of Management Best Published Paper Award (CTO Division)
Best Paper Competition Winner, Labor and Employment Relations Association
2022 Academy of Management Best Published Paper Award (CTO Division)
Academy of Management Best Paper Award (OCIS Division)
Industry Studies Association Giarratani Rising Star Award Winner
Psychology of Technology Dissertation Award Winner
Academy of Management Best Student Paper Runner Up (OCIS Division)
International Conference on Information Systems (ICIS) Best Paper Finalist
INFORMS Dissertation Competition Finalist
Academy of Management Best Student Paper Finalist (OCIS Division)
Stanford Humanities and Science Fellowship
Stanford Management Science and Engineering Fellowship
Dean’s Scroll Award (Annual award presented by the Deans of the College of Business to ten
graduating seniors at the University of Illinois-Urbana, Champaign) -
Ad-hoc Reviewer, American Sociological Review, 2019
Ad-hoc Reviewer, Academy of Management Journal, 2019
Ad-hoc Reviewer, Organization Science, 2019
Editorial Board, Administrative Science Quarterly, 2023
Artificial Intelligence and the Future of Work (MORS-944-0)
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has or is predicted to disrupt almost every industry and sector. Yet, many managers and business leaders lack knowledge on how they can realistically prepare for and integrate AI into their organizations and strategic outlook. In this course, we begin by understanding what exactly AI is, how it differs from other technologies, and what challenges and opportunities AI has for organizations. Through a mix of research articles, innovative hands-on exercises with end-user AI platforms, case studies, and leading industry speakers, this course brings into sharp focus the role AI technologies have today in organizations and how they can be practically harnessed. Topics covered include how AI impacts organizational design, teams, hiring, decision making, creativity and other topics related to the future of work. The course does not assume any particular technical background related to coding or statistics. We will focus on the organizational and managerial implications of AI and how it can be applied in the workplace, rather than on technical dimensions. At the end of the class, you will have a more complete understanding of the limitations and opportunities AI has, broadly, and specifically on organizations and work. Because the aim of the course is to build understanding related to the relationship between AI, organizations, and work, you will spend much of your time preparing for and engaging in class discussion. Our discussions will be based on the assigned reading and discussion questions noted in the syllabus. So, class participation is essential in order for you to get the maximum benefits from the course.
MBAi Organizational Design and Ethics (MBAI-930-0)
Leadership in Organizations (BUS_INST-303-0)
Social science tools for solving organizational problems and influencing individuals, groups, and organizations. Competitive decision making, reward system design, team building, strategic negotiation, political dynamics, corporate culture, and strategic organizational design. Prerequisites: ECON 201-0 and ECON 202-0.
