For South African small and medium-sized businesses
AI Management Readiness Assessment
Understand how prepared your business is to use artificial intelligence responsibly, securely and effectively.
This assessment is for a business owner, Managing Director, Operations Manager, HR Manager, IT Manager or another person responsible for governance and risk. It covers tools such as ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot, Gemini, Claude and other generative AI platforms.
How to score
Choose the option that best describes your business for each statement.
- 0 — Not in place
- 1 — Barely considered
- 2 — Partly addressed
- 3 — Basic controls in place
- 4 — Well managed
- 5 — Fully implemented and regularly reviewed
Your assessment result
Recommended priorities
Management Action Summary
These are your five lowest-scoring questions and a starting point for your immediate AI governance priorities. Where scores are tied, questions appear in assessment order.
Important Note
This assessment is intended as a practical business governance tool. It does not replace professional legal, cybersecurity, privacy or regulatory advice.
Organisations should obtain specialist advice where AI use involves sensitive information, regulated activities, high-risk decisions or significant legal obligations.
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