http://dspace.iimk.ac.in:80/xmlui/handle/2259/1210 Thu, 24 Sep 2026 13:24:13 GMT 2026-09-24T13:24:13Z http://dspace.iimk.ac.in:80/xmlui/handle/2259/1219 Optimal online channel configuration for a Manufacturer under price and lead time-sensitive demand Sreejith Alathur; T. M. Rofin The purpose of this paper is to model and compare the performance of online dual-channel supply chain configurations comprising of a Manufacturer and an E-tailer and to identify the optimal configuration under the assumption that demand is both price and lead time sensitive. The study considers two distinct online dual-channel formats, viz. (i) E-tailer–direct online channel (DOC) of the Manufacturer and (ii) E-tailer and an Agency Channel (e-marketplace) of the Manufacturer. The competition between the channels has been modelled with the help of game theory and optimal decisions of the channel members were derived from equilibrium analysis. Further, a numerical analysis was carried out to quantify the optimal decisions and to derive the managerial insights. The study finds that E-tailer–DOC configuration is beneficial for the Manufacturers compared to E-tailer–Agency Channel configuration in the case of products for which customers’ price sensitivity is higher than the lead time sensitivity. However, the Manufacturer is gainful by choosing E-tailer–Agency Channel configuration over E-tailer–DOC configuration in the case of products having higher lead time sensitivity. Journal of Revenue and Pricing Management - Volume 23, pages 121–139 Sreejith Alathur (Indian Institute of Management Kozhikode, Calicut, Kerala), and T. M. Rofin (National Institute of Industrial Engineering (NITIE), Mumbai, Maharashtra) DOI: 10.1057/s41272-023-00440-y Mon, 01 Jan 2024 00:00:00 GMT http://dspace.iimk.ac.in:80/xmlui/handle/2259/1219 2024-01-01T00:00:00Z http://dspace.iimk.ac.in:80/xmlui/handle/2259/1218 Assessing the moderating effects of involvement on tourist attitudes and intentions through virtual reality applications Sreejith Alathur; Sheena Suresh; Abhishek Talawar Purpose –This paper aims to evaluate the impact of various preview modes on tourist attitudes and intentions to visit a destination based on consumers’ level of involvement in travel decision-making. Design/methodology/approach – The study was conducted as a between-subjects one-factor [preview mode: static images vs 360-degree tour vs virtual reality (VR) mode] in a laboratory experiment setup to examine how consumers with different levels of involvement in travel decision-making respond to destination marketing toward three different preview modes. Findings – The findings indicated that VR preview mode highly influences tourist attitudes and visit intentions toward a destination compared to static images and 360-degree tours. This effect is more significant among participants with higher levels of customer involvement. Finally, the results from the study offer empirical evidence of the effectiveness of VR in shaping user behavior compared to traditional preview modes. Research limitations/implications – The limitations are using a non-probability sampling method, a small sample size and affordable mobile-compatible VR headsets. Practical implications – This study offers empirical evidence on the effectiveness of VR in shaping tourist behavior compared to traditional preview modes. It helps destination marketers develop appropriate strategies for promoting tourist destinations. Originality/value – The novelty of this paper lies in understanding the effectiveness of VR in shaping tourist behavior with different levels of customer involvement in travel decision-making. Journal of Hospitality and Tourism Insights - pp. 1050-1069 Abhishek Talawar and Sheena Suresh (School of Humanities, Social Sciences and Management, National Institute of Technology Karnataka, Mangalore, India), Sreejith Alathur (Information Systems, Indian Institute of Management Kozhikode, Kozhikode, India) DOI: 10.1108/JHTI-10-2023-0676 Thu, 28 Mar 2024 00:00:00 GMT http://dspace.iimk.ac.in:80/xmlui/handle/2259/1218 2024-03-28T00:00:00Z http://dspace.iimk.ac.in:80/xmlui/handle/2259/1217 ICT, Gender Inequality, and Income Inequality: A Panel Data Analysis Across Countries Satish Krishnan; Christina Sanchita Shah ICT has been long recognized as a driver of sustainable development goals (SDGs). This study examines the relationship between ICT, gender (in)equality (SDG 5), and income inequality (SDG 10). We conceptualize ICT as an institutional actor and use the Capabilities Approach to theorize the relationships between ICT, gender inequality and income inequality. This study uses publicly available archival data to conduct a cross-lagged panel analysis of 86 countries from 2013 to 2016. The key contributions of the study include the establishment of the relationship between (a) ICT and gender inequality and (b) gender inequality and income inequality. We also make methodological contributions to the field by employing cross-lagged panel data analysis to further our understanding of the links between ICT, gender equality, and income inequality over time. Our findings have implications for both research and practice, which are discussed. Information Systems Frontiers- pages 709-727 Satish Krishnan (Indian Institute of Management Kozhikode), Christina Sanchita Shah (Indian Institute of Management Kozhikode) DOI: 10.1007/s10796-023-10396-4 Mon, 01 Jan 2024 00:00:00 GMT http://dspace.iimk.ac.in:80/xmlui/handle/2259/1217 2024-01-01T00:00:00Z http://dspace.iimk.ac.in:80/xmlui/handle/2259/1216 The Polarizing Impact of Political Disinformation and Hate Speech: A Cross‑country Configural Narrative Satish Krishnan; Pramukh Nanjundaswamy Vasist; Debashis Chatterjee Information and communication technologies hold immense potential to enhance our lives and societal well-being. However, digital spaces have also emerged as a fertile ground for fake news campaigns and hate speech, aggravating polarization and posing a threat to societal harmony. Despite the fact that this dark side is acknowledged in the literature, the complexity of polarization as a phenomenon coupled with the socio-technical nature of fake news necessitates a novel approach to unravel its intricacies. In light of this sophistication, the current study employs complexity theory and a configurational approach to investigate the impact of diverse disinformation campaigns and hate speech in polarizing societies across 177 countries through a cross-country investigation. The results demonstrate the definitive role of disinformation and hate speech in polarizing societies. The findings also offer a balanced perspective on internet censorship and social media monitoring as necessary evils to combat the disinformation menace and control polarization, but suggest that such efforts may lend support to a milieu of hate speech that fuels polarization. Implications for theory and practice are discussed. Information Systems Frontiers -pp 663–688, Satish Krishnan (Information Systems Area, Indian Institute of Management Kozhikode), Pramukh Nanjundaswamy Vasist (Information Systems Area, Indian Institute of Management Kozhikode), Debashis Chatterjee (Organizational Behavior and Human Resources Area, Indian Institute of Management Kozhikode) DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10796-023-10390-w Mon, 17 Apr 2023 00:00:00 GMT http://dspace.iimk.ac.in:80/xmlui/handle/2259/1216 2023-04-17T00:00:00Z