Digital Technologies, Ethics, and Decentralization in the Digital Era

Verma, Balraj · Singla, Babita · Mittal, Amit

Feb 2024 · IGI Global

About this ebook

Digital disintermediation, or the elimination of “middle-men” in a traditional market setting, has had profound effects on global economies. The rise of peer-to-peer networks and decentralized marketplaces has also led to some market destabilization, and the discussion on data sovereignty and privacy challenges raises concerns surrounding business in the digital age. Digital Technologies, Ethics, and Decentralization in the Digital Era is a research-based book which boldly tackles a myriad of ethical dilemmas, including bias, privacy, and inclusivity, and advocates for a future where digital access is fair and equitable.

Academic scholars and industry professionals will embark on an enlightening journey through the digital revolution's transformative power. This book delves into the very core of digital technologies, shedding light on their role as catalysts for decentralization and de-globalization. Readers will gain invaluable insights into how these technologies disrupt established systems, paving the way for innovative alternatives. The exploration of blockchain and decentralized finance shines a light on how individuals and communities can harness technology to empower themselves, reshaping the dynamics of power in an increasingly interconnected world.

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 15 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, Faculty Development Programs, and a guide for the research projects along her Teaching. Her overall research-oriented mindset, rich knowledge, and dedication towards her responsibilities have awarded her with the most prestigious ‘Teaching Excellence Award’ from the Honourable Education Minister of the State. She has research publications in reputable international and national journals indexed in Scopus, Web of Science, and SCI and presented research papers at various National and International conferences. In the short span of her career in Academia and Administration, she has authored and edited several books on Retail, Supply Chain, Branding, Customer Relationship Management, and Product Management; covering the course content of various universities nationwide with reputed publication houses including Taylor & Francis, Springer, Emerald and IGI Global among others. She is a lifetime member of various organizations of national and international repute. She has successfully delivered guest sessions at international universities and national universities. Other notable achievements are registered Copyrights and Patents in her name.

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]