Advancing Decision-Making through AI-Human Collaboration: A Systematic Review and Conceptual Framework
Abstract The interplay between humans and artificial intelligence (AI) in decision-making has become increasingly intricate and significant. Despite rapid advancements, the literature remains fragmented, with limited integrative frameworks to explain how AI-human dynamics and decision-making typologies shape outcomes. This study addresses this critical gap by conducting a systematic review and bibliometric analysis of 627 articles, culminating in a novel conceptual framework. The framework identifies two critical dimensions, AI-human dynamics and decision typologies, that shape decision outcomes and introduces four distinct paradigms of AI-human collaborative decision-making: adaptive intuitive decision, programmed algorithmic decision, interpretive analytical decision and integrative hybrid decision. By synthesizing these paradigms, this research advances the theoretical understanding of hybrid decision-making systems and provides actionable insights for organizations navigating complex and AI-driven environments. By elucidating the mechanisms and trade-offs inherent in AI-human collaboration, this work lays a robust foundation for future research on adaptive decision systems in an era marked by accelerating technological change.
Authors
- Feng Tian
- Han Li
Institutions
- University of Newcastle Australia (AU)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Group Decision and Negotiation
- Published
- 2026-04-03
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1007/s10726-026-09980-1
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Innovation, Sustainability, Human-Machine Systems
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 48.54
Funders
- Newcastle University