UBER – PAPER 2
Things to Consider:Break Assignment down – understand the points and purpose of assignmentFormatting requirements:News brief or memo- include a 1. heading, 2. summary statement, 3. background, and 4. recommendations.**It will take at least 2-3 pages of written content to effectively answer the questions presented.Chapter material and concepts applied should achieve the following objectives:Analyze and apply the concepts of ethical decision making, corporate governance and corporate social responsibility. SEE Ch. 2Analyze and evaluate the employment-at-will doctrine and the statutory protections afforded employees. SEE Ch. 16Analyze and evaluate laws and regulations relative to product safety, liability and representations. SEE Ch. 13Questions to address in Memo/Brief:Summarize the main principles of agency.Explain Agency Relationship> Define principal – agent>Examine liability: Principal – Agent…..and so on2. Analyze the circumstances under which Uber might be liable for the conduct of its drivers.Requires internet researchExplain role ofUber, and its driversApply Agency relationship – theory, to the Uber – Driver concept …and so onAre drivers employees or contractors? Which impacts issues and theories of liability; examine this.3. Identify the steps Uber can take, if any, to limit its legal exposure for the conduct of its drivers.>risk assessment – Duty [legal & ethical]> liability; what practices can minimize/reduce legal and ethical liability to stakeholders – drivers, customers, etc.>based upon an overall construct of the agency theory, how best should this relationship be formed to reduce company exposure
