Driving Decentralization and Disruption With Digital Technologies

Verma, Balraj · Singla, Babita · Mittal, Amit

Feb 2024 · IGI Global

About this ebook

Amid an unprecedented digital revolution, our society grapples with profound challenges, from the upheaval of traditional global systems to the ethical implications of technology's inexorable advance. As academic scholars seek a comprehensive understanding of this dynamic environment, Driving Decentralization and Disruption With Digital Technologies emerges as a beacon of insight. This compelling book confronts the intricate issues spawned by decentralization, de-globalization, and the transformative power of digital technologies, providing a roadmap for traversing the complexities of our digitally connected world.

The book starts by unraveling the disruptive forces at play, shedding light on the threats posed to existing hierarchies and the potential consequences for disadvantaged groups. Digital disintermediation, driven by platforms and peer-to-peer networks, shakes the foundations of traditional economic systems, leaving banks and markets in flux. As global relationships redefine themselves in the face of decentralized markets, supply chains, and economic ties, scholars grapple with the profound implications for the future.

About the author

Balraj Verma serves as an Assistant Professor at the esteemed Chitkara Business School-Doctoral Research Centre, affiliated with Chitkara University in Rajpura, Punjab. Holding a Ph.D. earned from Jaypee University of Information Technology (JUIT), Waknaghat, and a master's degree in Business Administration, he brings to the academic arena more than 16 years of rich experience in both academia and the corporate world. His qualifications extend to successfully passing the National Eligibility Test (NET) for teaching in the field of management, a testament to his dedication to education. He possesses a remarkable teaching portfolio, which includes courses such as Marketing Management, Strategic Management, Business Statistics, and Research Methodology. Furthermore, he is a strong advocate for rigorous research, as reflected in his extensive publication record. His research contributions encompass numerous papers published in SCI, ABDC-listed and Scopus Index journals, as well as authorship and editorial work for books and book chapters, published by renowned major presses. Notably, he is not just an academic but also an active contributor to the academic community. He has played a pivotal role in organizing workshops and conferences, contributing significantly to the academic growth and development of his department and university.

Babita Singla is a professor at Chitkara Business School, Chitkara University, Punjab, India. She has a Ph.D. in management and is UGC-NET qualified. She has over 14 years of experience in teaching, research, and administration. Her areas of expertise are marketing, e-commerce, omnichannel, and retail. In her career, she has been involved in important academic and research assignments such as being the guest editor of a reputed journal, organizing and conducting international and national-level conferences and faculty development programs, and providing guidance for research projects. She has research publications in reputable international and national journals such as Scopus, SCI, etc., and has presented research papers at various national and international conferences. In the short span of 14 years of her career in academia and administration, she has authored and edited several books on retailing, supply chain management, branding, customer relationship management, and product management, covering the course content of various universities nationwide. She has successfully delivered guest sessions at international and national universities.

Amit Mittal is a Professor of Management / Dean at Chitkara University, Punjab, India, and Dean, Doctoral Research Centre. He has over 19 years of experience in teaching, research, consulting, and academic administration. His areas of research and consulting expertise are graduate employability, leadership, emerging market studies, business research methods, etc. Eight scholars have been awarded a PhD under his supervision. He has published in reputable journals such as Frontiers in Psychology; Benchmarking; European Business Review; Business: Theory & Practice; International Journal of Quality Research; South Asian Journal of Business Management Cases; International Journal of Human Capital & Information Technology Professionals; International Journal of e-Services & Mobile Applications; International Journal of Business & Globalisation; International Journal of Socio-technology & Knowledge Development, etc. He is also a reviewer for the International Journal of Consumer Studies; International Journal of Quality Research; Frontiers in Psychology; Higher Education, Skills & Work-based Learning; Business: Theory & Practice, etc. [Editor]