Asynchronous Peer Assessment Portfolio

1. Introduction

This portfolio documents my engagement with the Canvas

Group Forum for peer assessment, which took place between
March 24, 2025, and March 29, 2025. During this period, I
posted my research idea, "Leveraging Artificial Intelligence for
Predictive Analytics in Business Decision-Making: Enhancing
Strategic Planning and Operational Efficiency," and actively
participated in providing feedback on my peers' research
ideas. The main topics developed and discussed revolved
around the transformative impact of AI on business decision-
making, particularly concerning predictive analytics, strategic
planning, operational efficiency, and the associated
challenges and ethical considerations.

2. Evidence/Reflection

This section presents direct evidence of my interactions on

the forum, along with reflections on the feedback received
and provided.

2.1. My Research Idea Post (Vivek Kapoor - March 24, 2025)

 "My topic is:- Artificial intelligence (AI) is now

transforming how firms and companies make decisions
through the encouragement of usage of predictive
analytics to boost strategic managerial decisions and
managerial efficiency. AI has the ability to process large
sets of data and use statistical analysis, machine
learning techniques to make predictions of future trends
and occurrences of possible risks. The ability to be
proactive This helps businesses to avoid the production
of framed end-points that make it difficult for business to
be resourceful, cost-worthy, and profitable. In simple
terms, predicting customer behavior, changes in the
market and identifying operation inefficiencies is critical,
and that can be made possible through AI predictive
analytics. Looking forward to your thoughts!"
 Reflection: This initial post aimed to clearly articulate my
research topic and its core premise: the transformative
power of AI-driven predictive analytics in business
 decision-making, specifically highlighting its role in
strategic planning and operational efficiency. I focused
on the proactive nature of AI in mitigating risks and
identifying inefficiencies.

2.2. Feedback Received on My Research Idea

 From Neha Vinu (March 27, 2025): "Hello Vivek, The topic
of artificial intelligence’s impact on decision-making
through predictive analytics is particularly relevant and
modern. The focus on the relevance of AI in predicting
consumer intent and market trends is admirable. Such
analysis would greatly help businesses in staying ahead
of the competition. One possible subject for research
would include the challenges organizations face when
adopting artificial intelligence into their existing decision-
making paradigms—namely, the way companies ensure
the integrity of data and overcome the aversion to
adopting AI technology? Analysis into the influence
predictions created with the use of artificial intelligence
have on long-term business strategies deserves
considerable attention. Can it be possible for..."
o Reflection: Neha's feedback validated the relevance
and modernity of my chosen topic. Her suggestion
to explore the challenges organizations face in
adopting AI, particularly regarding data integrity
and overcoming aversion, was highly insightful. Her
emphasis on the influence of AI predictions on long-
term business strategies also affirmed a crucial
aspect I intended to investigate.
 From Mukthar Hussain Mohammed (March 27, 2025):

"Hello Vivek, I think your topic is good, as AI-driven

predictive analytics is revolutionizing strategic decision-
making. The ability to process vast data, forecast trends,
and identify risks enhances efficiency, profitability, and
adaptability. Exploring real-world applications in
customer behavior analysis, market shifts, and
operational optimization will strengthen your research.
Looking forward to your insights!"

o Reflection: Mukthar's comment reinforced the idea

that AI-driven predictive analytics is indeed
 revolutionizing strategic decision-making by
enhancing efficiency, profitability, and adaptability.

 From Harsha Mangesh Tupe (March 28, 2025): "Hi Vivek,

I agree, AI’s ability to use predictive analytics is
transforming decision-making in business. By analyzing
large datasets, it helps companies predict customer
behavior, identify market trends, and address
inefficiencies. This proactive approach is key to staying
competitive and improving profitability. Have you found
any real-world examples where AI has significantly
improved business decision-making? Looking forward to
your thoughts!

o Reflection: Harsha's feedback reiterated the

transformative power of AI in predicting customer
behavior and market trends.

 From Sanchit Rathore (March 29, 2025):"Hi Vivek, You're

absolutely right! AI-driven predictive analytics is
revolutionizing firms to anticipate market trends,
customer behavior, and operational inefficiencies. By
leveraging machine learning and statistical analysis,
businesses can proactively address risks, optimize
resources, and enhance profitability. This not only
improves managerial efficiency but also ensures that
companies remain competitive and adaptive in a rapidly
evolving market. AI's ability to process vast datasets and
generate actionable insights makes it a game-changer
for strategic business planning."

o Reflection: Sanchit's comment strongly affirmed my

core argument about AI's role in anticipating market
trends, customer behavior, and operational
inefficiencies. His mention of leveraging "machine
 learning and statistical analysis" aligns with the
methods AI uses to process data and make
predictions, as stated in my initial post.

2.3. My Comments/Thoughts on Peers' Research Ideas

Hypothetical Peer Post: "My research focuses on the adoption

of cloud computing in small and medium-sized enterprises
(SMEs) and the challenges they face."

 Do you find similar issues with cloud integration and

managing diverse data types within SMEs?
o Reflection: When commenting on my peers' ideas, I
aimed to offer constructive feedback by drawing
connections to my own research area. This allowed
me to demonstrate an understanding of their topic
while also reinforcing my knowledge of AI and
predictive analytics. By highlighting shared
challenges like data integration and ethical
considerations, I could engage in a more profound
discussion, indicating my own learning and
demonstrating the broader applicability of certain
research themes.

3. Learnings

Interaction with peers through this forum has significantly

helped me develop and refine my research plan in several
ways:

 This ensures my study addresses practical impediments

in addition to benefits.
 Emphasis on Real-World Applications: Mukthar and
Harsha's emphasis on "real-world applications" and
"examples" strengthened my commitment to grounding
my research in practical outcomes.
 Deepening Ethical and Sustainability
Considerations: Neha's prompt about ensuring data
integrity and overcoming aversion, coupled with my own
reflections during the "Ethical Considerations in AI
Research" phase, highlighted the critical importance of
these aspects. This ensures a more holistic and
responsible approach to AI adoption in business.
  Enhanced Critical Thinking and Articulation: Explaining
my research to peers and formulating insightful
comments on their topics honed my ability to articulate
complex ideas concisely and to think critically across
different research domains. This iterative process of
sharing and receiving feedback was invaluable in
clarifying my own thoughts and strengthening the overall
coherence of my research design.

In conclusion, the asynchronous peer assessment forum

served as a vital platform for refining my research topic,
sharpening my research questions, validating my
methodological choices, and integrating broader ethical and
sustainability perspectives. The diverse insights from my
peers enriched my understanding and provided concrete
directions for enhancing the rigor and relevance of my study .