While monetary rewards have been widely used by online platforms to motivate user-generated content (UGC) contributions, users may not demonstrate the expected behaviors. Unintended consequences, exemplified by unchanged or reduced UGC contributions, may occur. Through two natural experiments,...

This article explores the alternative system of contractual regulation that permits monetised user-generated content (UGC) in the video game industry. By situating the user in an industry where it is possible to earn millions from "playing games", this article challenges the assumption in...

Data is the new gold, as correctly stated by many people that data is the most valued thing/entity in today's world. Data is sold at a very high price at various levels across various vendors. For example, the data after the analytics on an e-commerce site can be used by any advertisement...

Start-ups are built by the charismatic leaders with innovative ideas, creativity, and distinguished expertise. However, they face huge challenges for growth and survival in an uncertain and competitive business eco-system. The aim of the present study is to examine the effect of entrepreneurial...

Social networking learning is emerging in light of the European Skills Agenda and technological development. This aims to incorporate learning techniques in social networking environments to foster formal and informal learning. However, the classical customer-oriented social networks provide an...