Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Faculty Publications Article Faculty Publications -Articles Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Delina, G; Kumar, R. Magesh Title A name given to the resource Students Perceptions on the Generative AI Tool ChatGPT: Examining the Interrelationships Between Knowledge, Willingness and Challenges Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 01-01-2026 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Management and Labour Studies; Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context <a href="https://doi.org/10.1177/0258042X261419180" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://doi.org/10.1177/0258042X261419180</a> <br /><br /><a href="https://www.scopus.com/pages/publications/105031565525?origin=resultslist" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.scopus.com/pages/publications/105031565525?origin=resultslist</a> Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Delina G., Department of Business Administration, Kalasalingam Business School (KBS), Kalasalingam Academy of Research and Education (Deemed to Be University), Tamil Nadu, Srivilliputhur, India; Kumar R.M., School of Business and Management, CHRIST (Deemed to Be University), Karnataka, Bengaluru, India Description An account of the resource Generative artificial intelligence (AI) tools are disruptive innovations of recent times that have tranformed numerous sectors, including education. In the realm of management education, platforms such as ChatGPT are redefining teaching methods, tailoring learning pathways and opening new research frontiers. This study examined MBA students perceptions of their knowledge, willingness to use and challenges encountered when engaging with generative AI tools, particularly ChatGPT considering differences by gender and by usage frequency. Through purposive sampling, responses were collected from 179 MBA students at management institutes in Bengaluru, Karnataka, via an online survey adapted from the validated questionnaire by Chan and Hu. Data analysis was conducted using SPSS version 26 for Windows. Bootstrapped univariate General Linear Models showed no gender-based disparities in students knowledge, willingness or perceived challenges; however, usage frequency of AI tools emerged as a strong predictor of willingness to adopt. Multiple regression results indicated that greater knowledge positively influenced both perceived challenges and willingness, while perceived challenges significantly affected willingness. A Sobel mediation test further demonstrated that challenges partially mediated the effect of knowledge on willingnesssuggesting that increased knowledge heightens awareness of potential challenges, which in turn shapes students willingness to embrace these tools. These outcomes offer actionable guidance for educators and decision-makers, highlighting the importance of enhancing AI literacy, minimizing barriers to adoption and providing inclusive, experiential learning environments to support the responsible and confident integration of generative AI in management education. 2026 XLRI Jamshedpur, School of Business Management &amp; Human Resources Subject The topic of the resource challenges; ChatGPT; classroom; Generative AI; knowledge; management education; MBA; perceptions; willingness Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Sage Publications India Pvt. Ltd Relation A related resource ISSN: 0258042X; Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Article Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Restricted Access; Hardcopy may be available in the library Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource online