Sharing economy at the base of the pyramid : opportunities and challenges / / Israr Qureshi, Babita Bhatt, Dhirendra Mani Shukla, editors

• Pubblicazione: Singapore : , : Springer, , [2021]; ©2021
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (363 pages)
• Disciplina: 334
• Soggetto topico: Cooperation
• Persona (resp. second.): QureshiIsrar; BhattBabita; ShuklaDhirendra Mani
• Nota di contenuto: Intro -- Contents -- Contributors -- Chapter 1: Overview of Sharing Economy at the Base of the Pyramid -- 1.1 Sharing Economy Models for BOP Contexts -- 1.1.1 3S Framework -- 1.1.1.1 Scope of Sharing -- 1.1.1.2 Possibility of Socialization -- 1.1.1.3 Degree of Social Intermediation -- 1.1.2 Reformative-Transformative Classification -- References -- Part I: Theoretical Underpinnings: Creating Fairer Sharing Economy -- Chapter 2: Not Only For-Profit, Sharing Solidarity and Promoting Opportunities. A Case Study in Rome -- 2.1 Introduction -- 2.2 Literature Review -- 2.2.1 Base of the Pyramid -- 2.2.2 The Sharing Turn: A Twofold Perspective Analysis -- 2.2.3 Sharing Economy at the Base of the Pyramid -- 2.3 The Concept of Platform Cooperativism as a Social Way of Challenging the Crisis -- 2.4 The Case Study Research Context -- 2.5 Research Methodology -- 2.6 Findings -- 2.7 Discussion -- 2.8 Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 3: Socially Oriented Sharing Economy Platform in Regional Australia: A Polanyian Analysis -- 3.1 Introduction -- 3.2 Literature Review -- 3.2.1 Platform Capitalism Versus Platform Cooperativism -- 3.3 Method: Research Context -- 3.4 The Case: bHive Bendigo -- 3.4.1 Business Model -- 3.4.2 Operational Model -- 3.4.2.1 Village Hive -- 3.4.2.2 Car Sharing Cooperatives -- 3.4.2.3 Participant Incentives: Social Cohesion -- 3.5 Discussion -- 3.5.1 Collaborative Approach -- 3.5.2 Localisation Approach -- 3.5.3 Decentralisation Approach -- 3.6 Conclusion: Challenges and Future Research Directions -- References -- Chapter 4: The Sharing Economy Platforms in Rural China: Bridging Institutional Voids Through Institutional Entrepreneurship -- 4.1 Introduction -- 4.2 Sharing Economy Concept and Definition -- 4.2.1 Sharing Economy in China: Two Interpretations -- 4.2.1.1 Definition of Sharing Economy in China. ; 4.3 Sharing Economy and BoP: Institutional Voids -- 4.3.1 China: Rural Poverty and Institutional Voids -- 4.4 Research Method -- 4.5 Findings: Definitions of Sharing Economy -- 4.6 Case 1: Pinduoduo -- 4.6.1 Bridging Institutional Voids -- 4.6.2 Bridging Institutional Voids: Operating Model -- 4.6.3 Group Buying to Aggregate the Scattered Demand -- 4.7 Case 2: NSB -- 4.8 Discussion and Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 5: Social Intermediation Using Sharing Economy in India: A Case Study of Farmizen -- 5.1 Introduction -- 5.2 Literature Review -- 5.2.1 Sharing Economy in Resource-Constrained Environments -- 5.2.2 Social Intermediation and Social Value Creation at the BoP -- 5.3 Method -- 5.3.1 Research Context -- 5.3.1.1 Farmizen Model -- 5.3.2 Research Methodology -- 5.4 Findings -- 5.4.1 Sharing Economy Characteristics of the Farmizen Model -- 5.4.1.1 Digital Stack of Farmizen -- 5.4.1.2 Providing Access Without Ownership -- 5.4.1.3 Co-creation by Consumers -- 5.4.1.4 Temporality of Access -- 5.4.2 Social Intermediation Using the Sharing Economy Model -- 5.4.2.1 Lowering of Transaction Costs -- 5.4.2.2 Risk Mitigation -- 5.4.2.3 Rise in Income Level -- 5.4.2.4 Beyond Economic Value -- 5.5 Discussion -- 5.6 Conclusion and Future Research Directions -- References -- Part II: Context Based Challenges in Sharing Economy Models -- Chapter 6: Participation in the Sharing Economy for Refugees in Malaysia: A Solution that Bypasses Legal Constraints? -- 6.1 Introduction -- 6.2 Background -- 6.2.1 Theoretical Context -- 6.2.2 Sharing Economy in Malaysia -- 6.2.3 Forced Migrants in Malaysia -- 6.3 Methodology -- 6.4 Findings -- 6.4.1 The Legality of Work and Employment in Malaysia -- 6.4.2 Refugees and Asylum Seekers (i.e. Potential Workers) -- 6.4.3 Potential Employers -- 6.4.4 Founder of an Online Marketplace -- 6.5 Discussion -- 6.6 Conclusion. ; References -- Chapter 7: Leveraging the Power of Sharing: The Case of a Social Enterprise at the Base of the Pyramid -- 7.1 Introduction -- 7.2 Theoretical Background -- 7.2.1 Resource Mobilization Challenges of Social Enterprises -- 7.2.2 Sharing Economy at the BoP -- 7.2.3 Leveraging Sharing Economy for Resource Mobilization -- 7.3 Research Methodology -- 7.3.1 Empirical Setting -- 7.3.2 Data Collection -- 7.3.3 Data Analysis -- 7.4 Findings -- 7.4.1 Business Model -- 7.4.1.1 FF-Agri -- 7.4.1.2 FF-Vegi -- 7.4.1.3 FF-Sani -- 7.4.2 Resource Challenges -- 7.4.3 Leveraging Sharing Economy Model -- 7.4.4 Empirically Grounded Model -- 7.5 Discussion -- 7.6 Limitation and Future Research Direction -- References -- Chapter 8: Sharing Economy in India: Looking Base of the Pyramid Through Critical Infrastructure -- 8.1 Introduction -- 8.2 Literature Review -- 8.2.1 Research Context -- 8.3 Conceptual Framework for Sharing and Infrastructure Linkages Impact -- 8.4 Discussion -- 8.4.1 Decontextualisation: Theoretical Considerations -- 8.4.2 Recontextualisation the Circular Shared Economy -- 8.5 Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 9: Resourcing and Value Creation: A Case of Sharing Economy Model at the Base of the Pyramid -- 9.1 Introduction -- 9.2 Literature Review -- 9.2.1 Sharing Economy: An Alternative to Transform BoP -- 9.2.2 Resourcing in Sharing Economy at the BoP -- 9.3 Methodology -- 9.3.1 Research Context -- 9.3.2 Research Methodology -- 9.4 Findings -- 9.4.1 Characteristics of Sharing Economy Models - Loop and Farmstack -- 9.4.1.1 Temporary and Customised Resource Access -- 9.4.1.2 Platform-Mediated Peer-to-Peer Transactions -- 9.4.1.3 Mission -- 9.4.1.4 Ownership -- 9.4.2 Role of Individuals and Organisations in Fostering Specific Resourcing Activities -- 9.4.2.1 Assurance of Data Privacy and Security. ; 9.4.2.2 Bridging the Divide Between the Institutional Offering and Community Need -- 9.4.2.3 Building Market Linkages -- 9.4.2.4 Resourcing Through Local Actors -- 9.4.3 Resourcing Through Other Organisations -- 9.4.3.1 Market Access by Restructuring Supply Chain -- 9.4.3.2 Precision and Climate-Resilient Customised Agricultural Practices -- 9.4.3.3 Bringing Comfort and Safety Assurance -- 9.4.3.4 Regulatory and Legal Compliance -- 9.4.3.5 Quick and Organised Economic Transaction and Equitable Treatment to the Marginals -- 9.4.3.6 Trust Building Through Ethically Just Practices -- 9.4.3.7 Improving Quality of Life -- 9.4.3.8 Improving Business Performance by Reducing Operational Cost -- 9.4.3.9 Mitigating Risk Through a Stable Operational Regime -- 9.4.3.10 Better Supply to the Market and Emerging Microentrepreneurial Opportunities -- 9.5 Discussion -- 9.5.1 Limitations and Research Directions -- 9.6 Conclusion -- References -- Part III: Inclusion and Exclusion in Sharing Economy at BOP -- Chapter 10: Digital Discrimination in Sharing Economy at the Base of the Pyramid -- 10.1 Introduction -- 10.2 Theoretical Background -- 10.2.1 Base of the Pyramid -- 10.2.2 Sharing Economy at the Base of the Pyramid -- 10.2.3 Discrimination in Organizational Settings -- 10.3 Discrimination on Digital Platforms for BoP -- 10.3.1 Age -- 10.3.2 Caste -- 10.3.3 Gender -- 10.3.4 Physical Disability -- 10.3.5 Race -- 10.3.6 Religion -- 10.3.7 Sexual Orientation -- 10.3.8 Socio-economic Status -- 10.3.9 Spatial/Locational -- 10.4 Consequences of Discrimination -- 10.4.1 Psychosomatic Effects on Providers and Consumers -- 10.4.2 Economic Costs to Providers and Consumers -- 10.4.3 Organizational Consequences -- 10.4.4 Social Consequences -- 10.5 Strategies to Manage Digital Discrimination -- 10.5.1 Organization Level - Values in Words and Action. ; 10.5.2 Industry Level - Awareness and Action -- 10.5.3 Institutional Level - Act Against Discrimination -- 10.6 Concluding Remarks -- References -- Chapter 11: Solidarity in the Sharing Economy: The Role of Platform Cooperatives at the Base of the Pyramid -- 11.1 Introduction -- 11.2 Literature Review -- 11.2.1 The BoP Context -- 11.2.2 The Contemporary Sharing Economy at the BoP -- 11.2.3 Platform Cooperativism -- 11.3 Typology of Platform Cooperatives at the Base of the Pyramid -- 11.3.1 Sharing Assets -- 11.3.2 Local Gig Work -- 11.3.3 Remote Gig Work -- 11.3.4 Online Market -- 11.3.5 Cultural Services -- 11.3.6 Financial and Insurance Services -- 11.3.7 Agricultural Industry -- 11.3.8 Data -- 11.3.9 Software -- 11.4 Discussion -- 11.4.1 Contributions to Research -- 11.4.2 Contributions to Practice -- 11.4.3 Directions for Future Research -- 11.5 Conclusion -- References -- Part IV: Emerging Trends -- Chapter 12: Ethitrade: Countering Challenges of Sharing Economy at the Base of the Pyramid Using Technology -- 12.1 Introduction -- 12.2 Theoretical Background -- 12.2.1 Sharing Economy and Challenges -- 12.2.2 BoP Context and Challenges -- 12.2.3 Sharing Economy at the BoP -- 12.3 Methods -- 12.3.1 Empirical Setting -- 12.3.2 Data Collection and Analysis -- 12.4 Findings -- 12.4.1 Business Model of Ethitrade -- 12.4.2 Challenges Faced by Ethitrade -- 12.4.3 Leveraging Technology to Address the Challenges -- 12.5 Discussion -- 12.6 Limitation and Future Research Direction -- References -- Chapter 13: Social Sustainability at the BOP Through Building Inclusive Social Capital: A Case Study of Drishtee -- 13.1 Introduction -- 13.2 Literature Review -- 13.2.1 The Base of the Pyramid -- 13.2.2 Value Creation at the BOP -- 13.2.2.1 Social Capital at the BOP -- 13.3 Methods -- 13.3.1 Research Setting -- 13.4 Findings -- 13.4.1 Barter System. ; 13.4.2 MIRI - Made in Rural India.
• Titolo autorizzato: Sharing economy at the base of the pyramid
• ISBN: 981-16-2414-3
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
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