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Hello BOP! Getting socially and economically connected through social media

Social Media Adoption Among Bottom of the Pyramid (BOP) Consumers Social media has emerged as an all-inclusive technology with the potential to integrate with the Bottom of the Pyramid (BOP) consumers to provide manifold benefits, ranging from education to retailing. Though the presence of BOP on social media has increased lately, the desired level of …

Delivery Strategies for Outcome-based Contracts – Leveraging Automation and Digital Transformation

Driving Outcome-Based IT Contracts with Automation Background & Rationale -Outcome-based contracts (OBCs) in IT outsourcing are contracts that deliver assured cost reduction or increased revenue at the customer business through the offered application. Such applications are enabled by automation and digital transformation which reduce uncertainties by better prediction and reduce revenue leakages by improving efficiencies. …

Adapting to AI: Employee Fitment in Industry 4.0

Adapting to AI: Employee Fitment in Industry 4.0 This study develops a practical understanding of the positive and negative employee experiences due to artificial intelligence (AI) adoption and the creation of technostress. It unravels the HR development-related challenges with the onset of Industry 4.0. Semi-structured interviews with 32 professionals working across nine industries were conducted. …

Do Digital Dreams Hold the Blueprint for a Green Tomorrow?

Digital Pathways to a Green Tomorrow In recent years, there has been a growing focus among scholars and practitioners on the sustainability paradigm, which emphasizes the integration of social, economic, and environmental dimensions known as the triple bottom line (TBL). As part of the European Union's (EU) efforts to evolve into a resource-efficient and competitive …

From Blogs to Boardrooms: Crafting Corporate Success Through Web 2.0 Business Writing

Crafting Corporate Success: Blogs & LinkedIn Revolution Business writing skills are essential for managers, yet traditional assessment methods often fail to create a realistic workplace writing environment. To address this gap, a study involving 98 business management students explores the efficacy of a Web 2.0–based business writing tool utilizing blogging and LinkedIn. This innovative approach …

Gym-Goers & Wearables: How Fitness Devices Gain Popularity

Does Gym Subscription Status Impact Intention to Use Wearable Fitness Devices? Increasing health consciousness and technological advancements drive robust growth in India’s wearable device market. With a burgeoning middle class and rising disposable incomes, the demand for fitness trackers, smartwatches, and health monitoring devices is on the rise. Furthermore, the COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated the …

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