Browsing by Author "Babar, Yash"

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Falling from digital grace: participation in online software contests following loss of status

Deodhar, Swanand J.; Babar, Yash; Burtch, Gordon (Academy of Management Proceedings, 2019)

We consider an online platform for software coding contests, with a focus on the effects of status loss on decisions to participate in subsequent contests. We advance the literature on the status and online contests in ...
The Influence of Status on Evaluations: Evidence from Online Coding Contests

Deodhar, Swanand J.; Babar, Yash; Burtch, Gordon (MIS Quarterly, 2022-12)

In many instances, online contest platforms rely on contestants to ensure submission quality. This scalable evaluation mechanism offers a collective benefit. However, contestants may also leverage it to achieve personal, ...