2-1 IntroductionUber Technologies Inc. (Uber) is a tech startu.docxherminaprocter
2-1 Introduction
Uber Technologies Inc. (Uber) is a tech startup that provides ride-sharing services by
facilitating a connection between independent contractors (drivers) and riders with the use
of an app. Uber has expanded its operations to 425 cities in 72 countries around the world
and is valued at around $70 billion, making it the world’s most valuable startup.
Approximately 30 million users use Uber’s services monthly. Uber has become a key player
in the sharing economy, a new economic model in which independent contractors rent out
their underutilized resources such as vehicles or lodging to other consumers. The sharing
economy is quickly becoming an alternative to owning resources outright. Because its
services cost less than taking a traditional taxi, Uber and similar ride-sharing services have
upended the taxi industry. The company has experienced resounding success and is
looking toward expansion both internationally and within the United States.
However, Uber’s rapid success is creating challenges in the form of legal and regulatory,
social, and technical obstacles. The taxi industry, for instance, is arguing that Uber has an
unfair advantage because it does not face the same licensing requirements as they do.
Others accuse Uber of not vetting their drivers, creating potentially unsafe situations. Some
major cities are banning ride-sharing services like Uber because of these various concerns.
Additionally, Uber has faced various lawsuits, including a lawsuit filed by its independent
contractors. Its presence in the market has influenced lawmakers to draft new regulations to
govern this “app-driven” ride-sharing system. Legislation can often hinder a company’s
expansion opportunities because of the resources it must expend to comply with regulatory
requirements. Uber has been highly praised for giving independent contractors an opportunity to earn money as long as they have a car, while also offering convenient ways for consumers to get around at lower costs. Although its “Surge Pricing” technique has been criticized for charging higher fares during popular times, it is also becoming a model for other companies such as Zappos in how it compensates its call center employees. The biggest issues Uber faces include legal action because drivers are not licensed, rider and driver safety,protection and security of customer and driver information, and a lack of adequate insurance coverage. To be successful, Uber must address these issues in its marketing strategy so it can reduce resistance as it expands into other cities.
2-2 Background
In 2009 Travis Kalanick and Garrett Camp developed a smartphone application to connect
drivers-for-hire with people needing rides to a destination in their city. Earlier in the year the
founders had attended the inaugural address in Washington, D.C. and could not hail a taxi.
They recognized the need for a convenient, low-cost transportation service. This innovative
service was originally founded.
Uber is expanding globally and considering entering the Chinese market. The document provides background on Uber's founding in 2009 as a mobile app for ridesharing. It has grown rapidly to operate in over 68 countries and 300 cities worldwide. Uber faces challenges expanding into new markets from opposition by taxi unions and regulators, as well as some safety and ethical concerns regarding surge pricing. The company aims to disrupt the taxi industry with its business model of using independent contractor drivers without owning vehicles itself.
Uber is a smartphone app that provides transportation and food delivery services by connecting riders and drivers. It was founded in 2009 and relies on licensed drivers and their personal vehicles. Uber uses data analytics to determine surge pricing and allow riders to rate drivers. However, Uber faced regulatory issues from taxi companies and struggled with expansion due to competition and controversies. In 2017, the CEO resigned after several lawsuits and scandals damaged Uber's image. The new CEO has focused on improving diversity, negotiating with regulators, and preparing for an IPO.
A picture is worth a thousand words. Discussion question for this.docxkeiran409es
A picture is worth a thousand words. Discussion question for this week, please view the periodic table of visualization at the following link (https://www.visual-literacy.org/periodic_table.html). Choose one Data Visualization and one Compound Visualization by placing your mouse cursor over each option.
2-1 Introduction
Uber Technologies Inc. (Uber) is a tech startup that provides ride-sharing services by
facilitating a connection between independent contractors (drivers) and riders with the use
of an app. Uber has expanded its operations to 425 cities in 72 countries around the world
and is valued at around $70 billion, making it the world’s most valuable startup.
Approximately 30 million users use Uber’s services monthly. Uber has become a key player
in the sharing economy, a new economic model in which independent contractors rent out
their underutilized resources such as vehicles or lodging to other consumers. The sharing
economy is quickly becoming an alternative to owning resources outright. Because its
services cost less than taking a traditional taxi, Uber and similar ride-sharing services have
upended the taxi industry. The company has experienced resounding success and is
looking toward expansion both internationally and within the United States.
However, Uber’s rapid success is creating challenges in the form of legal and regulatory,
social, and technical obstacles. The taxi industry, for instance, is arguing that Uber has an
unfair advantage because it does not face the same licensing requirements as they do.
Others accuse Uber of not vetting their drivers, creating potentially unsafe situations. Some
major cities are banning ride-sharing services like Uber because of these various concerns.
Additionally, Uber has faced various lawsuits, including a lawsuit filed by its independent
contractors. Its presence in the market has influenced lawmakers to draft new regulations to
govern this “app-driven” ride-sharing system. Legislation can often hinder a company’s
expansion opportunities because of the resources it must expend to comply with regulatory
requirements. Uber has been highly praised for giving independent contractors an opportunity to earn money as long as they have a car, while also offering convenient ways for consumers to get around at lower costs. Although its “Surge Pricing” technique has been criticized for charging higher fares during popular times, it is also becoming a model for other companies such as Zappos in how it compensates its call center employees. The biggest issues Uber faces include legal action because drivers are not licensed, rider and driver safety,protection and security of customer and driver information, and a lack of adequate insurance coverage. To be successful, Uber must address these issues in its marketing strategy so it can reduce resistance as it expands into other cities.
2-2 Background
In 2009 Travis Kalanick and Garrett Camp developed a smartphone application to connect
dri.
Uber represents a new concept of transportation that allows customers to book a vehicle directly through a mobile app. While Uber has been very successful globally, it has also faced significant legal challenges from traditional taxi services and governments. The document analyzes the challenges faced by different actors in various countries. Taxi drivers argue Uber engages in unfair competition since Uber drivers do not need the same licenses. Governments must determine how to regulate Uber and whether there is room for both traditional taxis and Uber. While Uber is still facing legal issues in many places, its success demonstrates the power of new technologies and business models in transportation.
The document discusses the taxi and limousine industry and the rise of Uber. It describes Uber's business model and strategy for rapid global expansion since 2009. It also discusses the regulatory issues Uber faced with local governments and competition from traditional taxi services. Critics argued Uber skirted regulations, while Uber maintained it was a technology platform, not a transportation company. Controversies centered on safety, surge pricing, and the classification of Uber drivers as independent contractors.
Uber is an American company that offers vehicles for hire, food delivery, and package delivery. It began in 2009 as UberCab and launched its ridesharing service in 2011. Uber uses an app to connect riders to drivers, and has grown significantly since its founding to offer other services and become one of the largest transportation networks in the world, with over 100 million users. Technology is central to Uber's business model and has enabled its rapid growth and success.
2-1 IntroductionUber Technologies Inc. (Uber) is a tech startu.docxherminaprocter
2-1 Introduction
Uber Technologies Inc. (Uber) is a tech startup that provides ride-sharing services by
facilitating a connection between independent contractors (drivers) and riders with the use
of an app. Uber has expanded its operations to 425 cities in 72 countries around the world
and is valued at around $70 billion, making it the world’s most valuable startup.
Approximately 30 million users use Uber’s services monthly. Uber has become a key player
in the sharing economy, a new economic model in which independent contractors rent out
their underutilized resources such as vehicles or lodging to other consumers. The sharing
economy is quickly becoming an alternative to owning resources outright. Because its
services cost less than taking a traditional taxi, Uber and similar ride-sharing services have
upended the taxi industry. The company has experienced resounding success and is
looking toward expansion both internationally and within the United States.
However, Uber’s rapid success is creating challenges in the form of legal and regulatory,
social, and technical obstacles. The taxi industry, for instance, is arguing that Uber has an
unfair advantage because it does not face the same licensing requirements as they do.
Others accuse Uber of not vetting their drivers, creating potentially unsafe situations. Some
major cities are banning ride-sharing services like Uber because of these various concerns.
Additionally, Uber has faced various lawsuits, including a lawsuit filed by its independent
contractors. Its presence in the market has influenced lawmakers to draft new regulations to
govern this “app-driven” ride-sharing system. Legislation can often hinder a company’s
expansion opportunities because of the resources it must expend to comply with regulatory
requirements. Uber has been highly praised for giving independent contractors an opportunity to earn money as long as they have a car, while also offering convenient ways for consumers to get around at lower costs. Although its “Surge Pricing” technique has been criticized for charging higher fares during popular times, it is also becoming a model for other companies such as Zappos in how it compensates its call center employees. The biggest issues Uber faces include legal action because drivers are not licensed, rider and driver safety,protection and security of customer and driver information, and a lack of adequate insurance coverage. To be successful, Uber must address these issues in its marketing strategy so it can reduce resistance as it expands into other cities.
2-2 Background
In 2009 Travis Kalanick and Garrett Camp developed a smartphone application to connect
drivers-for-hire with people needing rides to a destination in their city. Earlier in the year the
founders had attended the inaugural address in Washington, D.C. and could not hail a taxi.
They recognized the need for a convenient, low-cost transportation service. This innovative
service was originally founded.
Uber is expanding globally and considering entering the Chinese market. The document provides background on Uber's founding in 2009 as a mobile app for ridesharing. It has grown rapidly to operate in over 68 countries and 300 cities worldwide. Uber faces challenges expanding into new markets from opposition by taxi unions and regulators, as well as some safety and ethical concerns regarding surge pricing. The company aims to disrupt the taxi industry with its business model of using independent contractor drivers without owning vehicles itself.
Uber is a smartphone app that provides transportation and food delivery services by connecting riders and drivers. It was founded in 2009 and relies on licensed drivers and their personal vehicles. Uber uses data analytics to determine surge pricing and allow riders to rate drivers. However, Uber faced regulatory issues from taxi companies and struggled with expansion due to competition and controversies. In 2017, the CEO resigned after several lawsuits and scandals damaged Uber's image. The new CEO has focused on improving diversity, negotiating with regulators, and preparing for an IPO.
A picture is worth a thousand words. Discussion question for this.docxkeiran409es
A picture is worth a thousand words. Discussion question for this week, please view the periodic table of visualization at the following link (https://www.visual-literacy.org/periodic_table.html). Choose one Data Visualization and one Compound Visualization by placing your mouse cursor over each option.
2-1 Introduction
Uber Technologies Inc. (Uber) is a tech startup that provides ride-sharing services by
facilitating a connection between independent contractors (drivers) and riders with the use
of an app. Uber has expanded its operations to 425 cities in 72 countries around the world
and is valued at around $70 billion, making it the world’s most valuable startup.
Approximately 30 million users use Uber’s services monthly. Uber has become a key player
in the sharing economy, a new economic model in which independent contractors rent out
their underutilized resources such as vehicles or lodging to other consumers. The sharing
economy is quickly becoming an alternative to owning resources outright. Because its
services cost less than taking a traditional taxi, Uber and similar ride-sharing services have
upended the taxi industry. The company has experienced resounding success and is
looking toward expansion both internationally and within the United States.
However, Uber’s rapid success is creating challenges in the form of legal and regulatory,
social, and technical obstacles. The taxi industry, for instance, is arguing that Uber has an
unfair advantage because it does not face the same licensing requirements as they do.
Others accuse Uber of not vetting their drivers, creating potentially unsafe situations. Some
major cities are banning ride-sharing services like Uber because of these various concerns.
Additionally, Uber has faced various lawsuits, including a lawsuit filed by its independent
contractors. Its presence in the market has influenced lawmakers to draft new regulations to
govern this “app-driven” ride-sharing system. Legislation can often hinder a company’s
expansion opportunities because of the resources it must expend to comply with regulatory
requirements. Uber has been highly praised for giving independent contractors an opportunity to earn money as long as they have a car, while also offering convenient ways for consumers to get around at lower costs. Although its “Surge Pricing” technique has been criticized for charging higher fares during popular times, it is also becoming a model for other companies such as Zappos in how it compensates its call center employees. The biggest issues Uber faces include legal action because drivers are not licensed, rider and driver safety,protection and security of customer and driver information, and a lack of adequate insurance coverage. To be successful, Uber must address these issues in its marketing strategy so it can reduce resistance as it expands into other cities.
2-2 Background
In 2009 Travis Kalanick and Garrett Camp developed a smartphone application to connect
dri.
Uber represents a new concept of transportation that allows customers to book a vehicle directly through a mobile app. While Uber has been very successful globally, it has also faced significant legal challenges from traditional taxi services and governments. The document analyzes the challenges faced by different actors in various countries. Taxi drivers argue Uber engages in unfair competition since Uber drivers do not need the same licenses. Governments must determine how to regulate Uber and whether there is room for both traditional taxis and Uber. While Uber is still facing legal issues in many places, its success demonstrates the power of new technologies and business models in transportation.
The document discusses the taxi and limousine industry and the rise of Uber. It describes Uber's business model and strategy for rapid global expansion since 2009. It also discusses the regulatory issues Uber faced with local governments and competition from traditional taxi services. Critics argued Uber skirted regulations, while Uber maintained it was a technology platform, not a transportation company. Controversies centered on safety, surge pricing, and the classification of Uber drivers as independent contractors.
Uber is an American company that offers vehicles for hire, food delivery, and package delivery. It began in 2009 as UberCab and launched its ridesharing service in 2011. Uber uses an app to connect riders to drivers, and has grown significantly since its founding to offer other services and become one of the largest transportation networks in the world, with over 100 million users. Technology is central to Uber's business model and has enabled its rapid growth and success.
Uber- initially known for its taxi booking services, has expanded to on-demand food delivery, freight, and much more. The brand is now recognized globally and is on continuous growth towards attracting more customers and revenue. Read the blog to know the success story of Uber and what makes this brand so lovable.
When we think about the online taxi industry, Uber is the first name that comes to mind. With its perfect solution to the much-needed target audience at the right time, Uber has been able to disrupt the taxi industry and rule the market.
The idea of Uber was developed from the owner’s personal experience when they faced difficulty finding a cab. Since its launch, Uber has constantly improved its services to ensure that it can deliver the best experience to all types of customers. From the target audience in wheelchairs to those who want to travel with their pets and babies, Uber cabs are designed for all.
If you’re considering taxi booking app development and planning to enter the ride-hailing market, Uber’s success story is a must-read. This blog will provide detailed insights into how this simple idea became a billion-dollar company.
Uber is a ride-sharing company that was founded in 2009 and connects passengers with drivers through a mobile app. It operates in over 60 countries and 327 cities. While Uber's business model provides flexibility for drivers and reliable transportation for passengers, it faces challenges such as safety issues, legal battles with regulators who say it operates illegally as a taxi service, and competition from Lyft. Uber's strengths include its large market share and brand recognition, but it also operates at a loss and has concerns about privacy and surge pricing. Its future opportunities include expanding into new markets and developing self-driving vehicles, but threats include increased regulation and campaigns against using the app.
The taxi industry has boomed with the rise of taxi aggregators and ride-sharing services enabled by mobile apps. This document describes two main types of taxi services - radio taxi companies that own fleets and hire drivers, and taxi aggregators like Uber that connect independent drivers with riders through a mobile app. Uber in particular is discussed, including its business model, expansion, controversies, and competitors like Lyft. Instant messaging apps are also moving into the taxi space through partnerships that allow users to book rides within the messaging platforms.
Uber faces several critical regulatory and ethics issues that challenge how it operates. First, Uber entered new markets without following local regulations, operating without permission. Regulations did not consider modern technologies Uber relies on, leading to cease-and-desist orders Uber ignored by claiming it only connects drivers to riders. Second, Uber allowed non-professional drivers without commercial licenses or experience on its lower-cost service, putting safety at risk. Third, critics argue Uber's surge pricing exploits riders and governments want price controls imposed. Uber must address these regulatory compliance, safety, and competitive tactics concerns to sustain its business.
This document discusses perspectives on the death penalty from authors Stephen B. Wright and Louis P. Pojman. Wright argues that the death penalty should be abolished, citing issues with its arbitrary and biased application, risks of executing innocent people, and its ineffectiveness. Pojman argues that the death penalty is morally permissible based on principles of retribution and deterrence. The document outlines Wright's and Pojman's positions and criticisms of the death penalty.
Uber is launching self-driving cars in Pittsburgh in 2017 and aims to expand globally. However, a recent fatal self-driving car crash raises safety concerns. Uber conducted research and identified target audiences - current users, potential users aware of but hesitant about self-driving cars, and the general public unaware of Uber's plans. The PR plan aims to increase support, awareness and use of self-driving cars through targeted communication and generating positive media coverage.
In this Closer Look, we examine the roles that leadership and culture play in contributing to chronic misbehavior and the manner in which it takes root in an organization. We use the example of Uber Technologies. Between 2012 and 2017, Uber Technologies faced a series of governance challenges including regulatory battles, relations with drivers, intellectual property theft, cybersecurity breaches, allegations of sexual harassment, and boardroom battles. We discuss these in detail and ask:
• Did Uber’s early risk-seeking behavior cause larger problems down the road?
• How important is CEO personality and behavior in influencing the collective behavior of an organization?
• How difficult is it to change culture, once it is established?
• To what extent is culture created top down and to what extent bottom up?
• Does Uber need a substantial turnover of management and key non-management employees to successfully complete a cultural shift?
Capital taxi is facing competition from Uber in Ottawa and needs a new strategic plan. The business growth consultant will create two strategies: Strategy A focuses on economic and marketing approaches like finding new clients through better technology, building relationships, and client retention. Strategy B involves working with the government on issues like unfair competition and insurance requirements facing Uber. The consultant will evaluate the strategies based on the company's financial results and employee morale.
Uber has consistently claimed that it is a digital marketplace connecting drivers, mostly non-professionals, with riders. This has meant that Uber has till now had a lighter regulatory burden.
But there should be a ruling such that Uber is a company providing transport services, and so Uber is required to adhere to the rules and regulations applicable to traditional taxi services.
In this presentation , we try to understand the business model of Uber with digital strategy as the backbone. Also we look into the financial strategy of Uber , the challenges it is facing
Running head Uber Case Study2Uber Case Study.docxjenkinsmandie
Running head: Uber Case Study
2
Uber Case Study
Uber Case Study
XXX Student Name
June 30, 2018
I. Overview of Uber
Uber is a ride sharing company that was launched in San Francisco in 2010 when UberCab connected its first rider with a town car for a ride across the city (Uber.com). The company was designed to allow consumers to hail a ride from local drivers with the simple push of a button (using an app), and has since disrupted the taxi cab industry. The inception of Uber brought new technology and ideas into a transportation sector historically lacking in innovation and customer service. The company’s founders saw an opportunity to use technologies such as smartphones, GPS and Google Maps to improve transportation and the result has been a more convenient, faster and cheaper service.
Uber is headquartered in San Francisco, California and operates by charging consumers for rides. This is primarily how the company generates revenue (although they do participate in some advertising on their website). The Uber app facilitates the location of a driver and the transfer of funds. The fare is then charged to the consumer’s credit card (Investopedia.com, 2018). Uber quickly raised money and launched operations in hundreds of cities; it is now in over 65 countries and cities worldwide. Last year, Uber announced it had completed 4 billion trips (15 million trips are completed each day) (Uber.com).
Since 2010, Uber’s service offerings have become quite expansive. Although they initially offered only full service luxury vehicles, now when hailing a ride consumers have choices such as Uber Pool, Uber X, Uber XL and Uber Black. These choices were non-existent previously with taxi cab companies. More recently, Uber has entered other markets such as the food delivery business. They now offer services such as UberEATs which delivers food from local restaurants (Ubereats.com, 2018).
To understand Uber’s main competitors and market structure, it is important to understand some of the history behind taxi companies, especially in major cities. Taxi cab drivers had a monopoly prior to Uber entering in many cities such as New York. In 1937, New York City passed the Haas Act which established a licensing system to influence supply. The system required taxi drivers to purchase a medallion in order to operate. The government sells limited numbers of medallions which allows them to control competition and entry into the market. This is at the expense of consumers since it restricts supply and keeps costs high. Despite a growing population, the number of available medallions has remained partially fixed, only increasing marginally. Taxi drivers with a medallion enjoy high profits and have fewer incentives to ensure satisfaction. Today, the number of medallions in New York City remains capped, maintaining a barrier to entry.
After Uber launched in New York City, the prices of medallions dropped significantly; this has be.
Australia In February Uber lost a court challenge against a.pdfmail354931
Australia In February, Uber lost a court challenge against a 2015 Australian Taxation Office
decision that forced drivers to be registered to pay goods and services tax. The company argued
its drivers didn't need to be registered because they weren' t taxi operators. However, the court
found Uber could be designated as a taxi service. Last year, Northern Territory banned Uber after
refusing to change the law to accommodate the app's legality. United States In June 2015,
California's Labour Commission ruled Uber driver Barbara Berwick was an employee and not an
independent contractor. The company had argued it did not dictate driver hours and only provided
the app to connect drivers and passengers. In 2016. Uber agreed to pay up to US $100 million to
settle a class-action lawsuit, allowing it to keep its Californian and Massachusetts drivers as
independent contractors. The company pulled out of Austin, Texas, last year after being told to
fingerprint and background-check all drivers. Canada In March 2017, Uber drivers in Ontario
launched a class-action lawsuit against the company asking the court to find they are employees,
not independent contractors. Ride-share apps are not legal in Vancouver. United Kingdom In
October 2016, the Central London Employment Tribunal ruled Uber drivers were employees. not
contractors, meaning they would qualify for the minimum wage, paid time off and other conditions.
In April, Uber was granted the right to appeal. France In June 2016, a French court fined Uber and
two of its executives for running an illegal transport service with non-professional drivers in the first
such criminal case in Europe. Uber was ordered to pay 800,000, but half the fine was suspended.
Complete the following Reading Assignment (Maximum 500 words) 1. Update to the Legal
Challenges for Uber. 2. Compare it to the situation in the UAE and the GCC..
Uber technologies, Inc. Business analysisOmar Khafagy
Uber Technologies, Inc. is a ridesharing company that operates a smartphone app allowing users to request rides. The document provides an analysis of Uber's business model, strategies, management team, and financials. It details how Uber functions as a platform connecting drivers and riders, how it generates revenue, and its rapid global expansion. Uber's success is attributed to its strategic disruption of the taxi industry, heavy investment in technology, and ability to adapt to legal and market challenges. Projections estimate Uber's continued revenue growth as it expands into more cities worldwide.
Ride Sharing App Development- A Gateway to Enhance Travel & Tourism Industry.pdfTechugo
Many fundamental steps are required to create ridesharing apps that are unique and effective. This includes conducting market research, selecting key features, and estimating costs.
There must be two panels, one for riders/passengers and another for drivers. This divides the fundamental elements required to build a rideshare management app.
This article will discuss the features you need to include when working with a ride sharing app development company such as Techugo to build a rideshare app.
THE TACTICS BEHIND THE GLORY OF UBER TAXI’SVARUN KESAVAN
Uber was founded in San Francisco, California in 2009. It started as a transportation network company that utilized licensed taxi drivers for its ridesharing services. In recent years the business has introduced non-taxi driving rideshare services into its business model. The idea behind the business was to integrate a mobile application into its practices to connect passengers with drivers of vehicles for hire. The drivers within their network utilize luxury vehicles for passengers to ride in style like Lincoln Town Cars, Escalades, BMW 7 Series, and Mercedes-Benz’s. Users are able to reserve vehicles by sending text messages or through the use of the application on their mobile devices. The customer can also track the vehicle as it makes its way to their location.
Uber's business model involves earning commissions from rides, typically 20% per ride. It determines pricing and surge pricing to adjust for supply and demand. Uber also earns through loans to drivers and leasing cars. Its app connects drivers to riders through GPS, using algorithms to provide pricing and match supply and demand. This simplified the taxi experience. Drivers benefit from more customers, while riders benefit from prepaid rides without tips.
Uber has proven resilient despite regulations and protests. Its diverse, dynamic workforce and equilibrium between flexible supply and demand have allowed it to adapt. However, surge pricing can burden customers, and Uber relies on incentives to maintain an adequate supply of drivers. It must balance prices to sustain growth.
To what extent is the entry of Uber IncFabjan Abazaj
This paper aims to analyze the efficiency of Uber's entry into the taxi industry. Uber provides a digital platform (mobile app) that connects independent drivers and passengers seeking rides. The company operates differently than traditional taxis by not owning vehicles and classifying drivers as independent contractors. Uber's entry has caused regulatory issues around safety and which regulations are appropriate. The paper will examine Uber's impact from an economic perspective, consider safety issues, and analyze California's regulatory framework, concluding that Uber has increased efficiency while also suggesting a co-regulatory policy approach.
Childhood Abuse and Delinquency 150 Words Research regarding.docxTawnaDelatorrejs
Childhood Abuse and Delinquency 150 Words
Research regarding spanking children has had mixed results, do you think spanking contributes to delinquency or helps to prevent it? Justify your response.
Please remember to use netiquette when responding to your classmates
.
Childrens StoryKnowing how to address a variety of situations in .docxTawnaDelatorrejs
Children's Story
Knowing how to address a variety of situations in the early childhood setting and effectively partnering with parents to do so are important skills for all teachers and caregivers. For this assignment, you will choose one of the following scenarios:
Shane has a difficult time separating from his mother each morning. At drop off, he clings to her and screams uncontrollably. After she leaves, Shane continues to scream and cry until you are able to soothe him.
Lisa often gets frustrated when trying to play with other children. She takes toys from their hands and even hits children with the toys.
Next, address each of the following points according to the teaching approach/setting that best reflects your style in your desired classroom setting (e.g. Montessori, Reggio Emilia, Waldorf, traditional preschool, etc.):
Outline a specific plan for addressing the discipline or guidance scenario.
Explain how your plan would support the teaching approach/setting.
Describe how you will create an effective partnership with parents to address the discipline or guidance scenario.
Describe one or two possible obstacles you might encounter when implementing your plan.
Discuss how you will address these obstacles.
The paper should be three to four pages in addition to the title page and the reference page. Use at least two scholarly sources in addition to your text. Your paper should also be formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.
Description
:
Total Possible Score
: 6.00
Outlines a Specific Plan for Addressing the Discipline or Guidance Scenario
Total: 1.25
Distinguished - Outlines in detail a specific plan for addressing the discipline or guidance scenario. The plan is well supported by scholarly sources.
Proficient - Outlines a specific plan for addressing the discipline or guidance scenario. The plan is supported by scholarly sources but is missing minor details.
Basic - Vaguely outlines a plan for addressing the discipline or guidance scenario; however, the plan may not be sufficiently supported by scholarly sources and is missing relevant details.
Below Expectations - Attempts to outline a plan for addressing the scenario; however, the plan is not sufficiently supported by scholarly sources and is missing significant details.
Non-Performance - The outline of a specific plan is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.
Explains How the Plan Supports the Teaching Approach/Setting
Total: 0.50
Distinguished - Clearly and comprehensively explains how the plan supports the chosen teaching approach/setting. The explanation is well supported by scholarly sources.
Proficient - Explains how the plan supports the chosen teaching approach/setting. The explanation is supported by scholarly sources but is slightly underdeveloped.
Basic - Briefly explains how the plan supports the chosen teaching approach/setting. The explanation may not be sufficiently supported by s.
More Related Content
Similar to Case 1 Uber Fuels Controversy 399 This case was prepare
Uber- initially known for its taxi booking services, has expanded to on-demand food delivery, freight, and much more. The brand is now recognized globally and is on continuous growth towards attracting more customers and revenue. Read the blog to know the success story of Uber and what makes this brand so lovable.
When we think about the online taxi industry, Uber is the first name that comes to mind. With its perfect solution to the much-needed target audience at the right time, Uber has been able to disrupt the taxi industry and rule the market.
The idea of Uber was developed from the owner’s personal experience when they faced difficulty finding a cab. Since its launch, Uber has constantly improved its services to ensure that it can deliver the best experience to all types of customers. From the target audience in wheelchairs to those who want to travel with their pets and babies, Uber cabs are designed for all.
If you’re considering taxi booking app development and planning to enter the ride-hailing market, Uber’s success story is a must-read. This blog will provide detailed insights into how this simple idea became a billion-dollar company.
Uber is a ride-sharing company that was founded in 2009 and connects passengers with drivers through a mobile app. It operates in over 60 countries and 327 cities. While Uber's business model provides flexibility for drivers and reliable transportation for passengers, it faces challenges such as safety issues, legal battles with regulators who say it operates illegally as a taxi service, and competition from Lyft. Uber's strengths include its large market share and brand recognition, but it also operates at a loss and has concerns about privacy and surge pricing. Its future opportunities include expanding into new markets and developing self-driving vehicles, but threats include increased regulation and campaigns against using the app.
The taxi industry has boomed with the rise of taxi aggregators and ride-sharing services enabled by mobile apps. This document describes two main types of taxi services - radio taxi companies that own fleets and hire drivers, and taxi aggregators like Uber that connect independent drivers with riders through a mobile app. Uber in particular is discussed, including its business model, expansion, controversies, and competitors like Lyft. Instant messaging apps are also moving into the taxi space through partnerships that allow users to book rides within the messaging platforms.
Uber faces several critical regulatory and ethics issues that challenge how it operates. First, Uber entered new markets without following local regulations, operating without permission. Regulations did not consider modern technologies Uber relies on, leading to cease-and-desist orders Uber ignored by claiming it only connects drivers to riders. Second, Uber allowed non-professional drivers without commercial licenses or experience on its lower-cost service, putting safety at risk. Third, critics argue Uber's surge pricing exploits riders and governments want price controls imposed. Uber must address these regulatory compliance, safety, and competitive tactics concerns to sustain its business.
This document discusses perspectives on the death penalty from authors Stephen B. Wright and Louis P. Pojman. Wright argues that the death penalty should be abolished, citing issues with its arbitrary and biased application, risks of executing innocent people, and its ineffectiveness. Pojman argues that the death penalty is morally permissible based on principles of retribution and deterrence. The document outlines Wright's and Pojman's positions and criticisms of the death penalty.
Uber is launching self-driving cars in Pittsburgh in 2017 and aims to expand globally. However, a recent fatal self-driving car crash raises safety concerns. Uber conducted research and identified target audiences - current users, potential users aware of but hesitant about self-driving cars, and the general public unaware of Uber's plans. The PR plan aims to increase support, awareness and use of self-driving cars through targeted communication and generating positive media coverage.
In this Closer Look, we examine the roles that leadership and culture play in contributing to chronic misbehavior and the manner in which it takes root in an organization. We use the example of Uber Technologies. Between 2012 and 2017, Uber Technologies faced a series of governance challenges including regulatory battles, relations with drivers, intellectual property theft, cybersecurity breaches, allegations of sexual harassment, and boardroom battles. We discuss these in detail and ask:
• Did Uber’s early risk-seeking behavior cause larger problems down the road?
• How important is CEO personality and behavior in influencing the collective behavior of an organization?
• How difficult is it to change culture, once it is established?
• To what extent is culture created top down and to what extent bottom up?
• Does Uber need a substantial turnover of management and key non-management employees to successfully complete a cultural shift?
Capital taxi is facing competition from Uber in Ottawa and needs a new strategic plan. The business growth consultant will create two strategies: Strategy A focuses on economic and marketing approaches like finding new clients through better technology, building relationships, and client retention. Strategy B involves working with the government on issues like unfair competition and insurance requirements facing Uber. The consultant will evaluate the strategies based on the company's financial results and employee morale.
Uber has consistently claimed that it is a digital marketplace connecting drivers, mostly non-professionals, with riders. This has meant that Uber has till now had a lighter regulatory burden.
But there should be a ruling such that Uber is a company providing transport services, and so Uber is required to adhere to the rules and regulations applicable to traditional taxi services.
In this presentation , we try to understand the business model of Uber with digital strategy as the backbone. Also we look into the financial strategy of Uber , the challenges it is facing
Running head Uber Case Study2Uber Case Study.docxjenkinsmandie
Running head: Uber Case Study
2
Uber Case Study
Uber Case Study
XXX Student Name
June 30, 2018
I. Overview of Uber
Uber is a ride sharing company that was launched in San Francisco in 2010 when UberCab connected its first rider with a town car for a ride across the city (Uber.com). The company was designed to allow consumers to hail a ride from local drivers with the simple push of a button (using an app), and has since disrupted the taxi cab industry. The inception of Uber brought new technology and ideas into a transportation sector historically lacking in innovation and customer service. The company’s founders saw an opportunity to use technologies such as smartphones, GPS and Google Maps to improve transportation and the result has been a more convenient, faster and cheaper service.
Uber is headquartered in San Francisco, California and operates by charging consumers for rides. This is primarily how the company generates revenue (although they do participate in some advertising on their website). The Uber app facilitates the location of a driver and the transfer of funds. The fare is then charged to the consumer’s credit card (Investopedia.com, 2018). Uber quickly raised money and launched operations in hundreds of cities; it is now in over 65 countries and cities worldwide. Last year, Uber announced it had completed 4 billion trips (15 million trips are completed each day) (Uber.com).
Since 2010, Uber’s service offerings have become quite expansive. Although they initially offered only full service luxury vehicles, now when hailing a ride consumers have choices such as Uber Pool, Uber X, Uber XL and Uber Black. These choices were non-existent previously with taxi cab companies. More recently, Uber has entered other markets such as the food delivery business. They now offer services such as UberEATs which delivers food from local restaurants (Ubereats.com, 2018).
To understand Uber’s main competitors and market structure, it is important to understand some of the history behind taxi companies, especially in major cities. Taxi cab drivers had a monopoly prior to Uber entering in many cities such as New York. In 1937, New York City passed the Haas Act which established a licensing system to influence supply. The system required taxi drivers to purchase a medallion in order to operate. The government sells limited numbers of medallions which allows them to control competition and entry into the market. This is at the expense of consumers since it restricts supply and keeps costs high. Despite a growing population, the number of available medallions has remained partially fixed, only increasing marginally. Taxi drivers with a medallion enjoy high profits and have fewer incentives to ensure satisfaction. Today, the number of medallions in New York City remains capped, maintaining a barrier to entry.
After Uber launched in New York City, the prices of medallions dropped significantly; this has be.
Australia In February Uber lost a court challenge against a.pdfmail354931
Australia In February, Uber lost a court challenge against a 2015 Australian Taxation Office
decision that forced drivers to be registered to pay goods and services tax. The company argued
its drivers didn't need to be registered because they weren' t taxi operators. However, the court
found Uber could be designated as a taxi service. Last year, Northern Territory banned Uber after
refusing to change the law to accommodate the app's legality. United States In June 2015,
California's Labour Commission ruled Uber driver Barbara Berwick was an employee and not an
independent contractor. The company had argued it did not dictate driver hours and only provided
the app to connect drivers and passengers. In 2016. Uber agreed to pay up to US $100 million to
settle a class-action lawsuit, allowing it to keep its Californian and Massachusetts drivers as
independent contractors. The company pulled out of Austin, Texas, last year after being told to
fingerprint and background-check all drivers. Canada In March 2017, Uber drivers in Ontario
launched a class-action lawsuit against the company asking the court to find they are employees,
not independent contractors. Ride-share apps are not legal in Vancouver. United Kingdom In
October 2016, the Central London Employment Tribunal ruled Uber drivers were employees. not
contractors, meaning they would qualify for the minimum wage, paid time off and other conditions.
In April, Uber was granted the right to appeal. France In June 2016, a French court fined Uber and
two of its executives for running an illegal transport service with non-professional drivers in the first
such criminal case in Europe. Uber was ordered to pay 800,000, but half the fine was suspended.
Complete the following Reading Assignment (Maximum 500 words) 1. Update to the Legal
Challenges for Uber. 2. Compare it to the situation in the UAE and the GCC..
Uber technologies, Inc. Business analysisOmar Khafagy
Uber Technologies, Inc. is a ridesharing company that operates a smartphone app allowing users to request rides. The document provides an analysis of Uber's business model, strategies, management team, and financials. It details how Uber functions as a platform connecting drivers and riders, how it generates revenue, and its rapid global expansion. Uber's success is attributed to its strategic disruption of the taxi industry, heavy investment in technology, and ability to adapt to legal and market challenges. Projections estimate Uber's continued revenue growth as it expands into more cities worldwide.
Ride Sharing App Development- A Gateway to Enhance Travel & Tourism Industry.pdfTechugo
Many fundamental steps are required to create ridesharing apps that are unique and effective. This includes conducting market research, selecting key features, and estimating costs.
There must be two panels, one for riders/passengers and another for drivers. This divides the fundamental elements required to build a rideshare management app.
This article will discuss the features you need to include when working with a ride sharing app development company such as Techugo to build a rideshare app.
THE TACTICS BEHIND THE GLORY OF UBER TAXI’SVARUN KESAVAN
Uber was founded in San Francisco, California in 2009. It started as a transportation network company that utilized licensed taxi drivers for its ridesharing services. In recent years the business has introduced non-taxi driving rideshare services into its business model. The idea behind the business was to integrate a mobile application into its practices to connect passengers with drivers of vehicles for hire. The drivers within their network utilize luxury vehicles for passengers to ride in style like Lincoln Town Cars, Escalades, BMW 7 Series, and Mercedes-Benz’s. Users are able to reserve vehicles by sending text messages or through the use of the application on their mobile devices. The customer can also track the vehicle as it makes its way to their location.
Uber's business model involves earning commissions from rides, typically 20% per ride. It determines pricing and surge pricing to adjust for supply and demand. Uber also earns through loans to drivers and leasing cars. Its app connects drivers to riders through GPS, using algorithms to provide pricing and match supply and demand. This simplified the taxi experience. Drivers benefit from more customers, while riders benefit from prepaid rides without tips.
Uber has proven resilient despite regulations and protests. Its diverse, dynamic workforce and equilibrium between flexible supply and demand have allowed it to adapt. However, surge pricing can burden customers, and Uber relies on incentives to maintain an adequate supply of drivers. It must balance prices to sustain growth.
To what extent is the entry of Uber IncFabjan Abazaj
This paper aims to analyze the efficiency of Uber's entry into the taxi industry. Uber provides a digital platform (mobile app) that connects independent drivers and passengers seeking rides. The company operates differently than traditional taxis by not owning vehicles and classifying drivers as independent contractors. Uber's entry has caused regulatory issues around safety and which regulations are appropriate. The paper will examine Uber's impact from an economic perspective, consider safety issues, and analyze California's regulatory framework, concluding that Uber has increased efficiency while also suggesting a co-regulatory policy approach.
Similar to Case 1 Uber Fuels Controversy 399 This case was prepare (20)
Childhood Abuse and Delinquency 150 Words Research regarding.docxTawnaDelatorrejs
Childhood Abuse and Delinquency 150 Words
Research regarding spanking children has had mixed results, do you think spanking contributes to delinquency or helps to prevent it? Justify your response.
Please remember to use netiquette when responding to your classmates
.
Childrens StoryKnowing how to address a variety of situations in .docxTawnaDelatorrejs
Children's Story
Knowing how to address a variety of situations in the early childhood setting and effectively partnering with parents to do so are important skills for all teachers and caregivers. For this assignment, you will choose one of the following scenarios:
Shane has a difficult time separating from his mother each morning. At drop off, he clings to her and screams uncontrollably. After she leaves, Shane continues to scream and cry until you are able to soothe him.
Lisa often gets frustrated when trying to play with other children. She takes toys from their hands and even hits children with the toys.
Next, address each of the following points according to the teaching approach/setting that best reflects your style in your desired classroom setting (e.g. Montessori, Reggio Emilia, Waldorf, traditional preschool, etc.):
Outline a specific plan for addressing the discipline or guidance scenario.
Explain how your plan would support the teaching approach/setting.
Describe how you will create an effective partnership with parents to address the discipline or guidance scenario.
Describe one or two possible obstacles you might encounter when implementing your plan.
Discuss how you will address these obstacles.
The paper should be three to four pages in addition to the title page and the reference page. Use at least two scholarly sources in addition to your text. Your paper should also be formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.
Description
:
Total Possible Score
: 6.00
Outlines a Specific Plan for Addressing the Discipline or Guidance Scenario
Total: 1.25
Distinguished - Outlines in detail a specific plan for addressing the discipline or guidance scenario. The plan is well supported by scholarly sources.
Proficient - Outlines a specific plan for addressing the discipline or guidance scenario. The plan is supported by scholarly sources but is missing minor details.
Basic - Vaguely outlines a plan for addressing the discipline or guidance scenario; however, the plan may not be sufficiently supported by scholarly sources and is missing relevant details.
Below Expectations - Attempts to outline a plan for addressing the scenario; however, the plan is not sufficiently supported by scholarly sources and is missing significant details.
Non-Performance - The outline of a specific plan is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.
Explains How the Plan Supports the Teaching Approach/Setting
Total: 0.50
Distinguished - Clearly and comprehensively explains how the plan supports the chosen teaching approach/setting. The explanation is well supported by scholarly sources.
Proficient - Explains how the plan supports the chosen teaching approach/setting. The explanation is supported by scholarly sources but is slightly underdeveloped.
Basic - Briefly explains how the plan supports the chosen teaching approach/setting. The explanation may not be sufficiently supported by s.
Children build their identities based on what they are exposed to, a.docxTawnaDelatorrejs
Children build their identities based on what they are exposed to, as well as how adults and peers interact with them. After having read this Module's materials, let's discuss this further.
What do you think are the most influential factors in the building of multicultural identities in children?
How do you raise children to be sensitive, multicultural adults
.
Child poverty and homelessness are two of the most complex problems .docxTawnaDelatorrejs
Child poverty and homelessness have increased significantly in recent decades in the US. The number of children living in poverty grew from 11.6 million to 15 million between 2000 and 2015, with over 20% of children now living below the federal poverty level. Additionally, between 1-2% of children experience homelessness at some point, a number that rose due to the recent recession. Growing up in poverty puts children at greater risk of physical, cognitive, emotional and social problems. However, politicians and policymakers often disagree on the causes of and solutions to child poverty, leading to vigorous public debate.
Child abuse and neglect are critical issues inherent in the field of.docxTawnaDelatorrejs
Child abuse and neglect are critical issues inherent in the field of human services. You will likely encounter clients who are abused and neglected. Review the characteristics of neglected children in Chapter 4, and answer the following questions:
How does the presence of child abuse or neglect affect a child’s normal development?
How might you respond to a child who indicates that he or she is being abused or neglected?
What agencies would you contact and why?
.
Check.DescriptionI need help with this one-page essay Please!Co.docxTawnaDelatorrejs
Check.
Description:
I need help with this one-page essay Please!Compare and contrast the postcolonial elements that define the works of a range of world authors, including Derek Walcott, Chinua Achebe, Deepika Bahri, W.B. Yeats, Seamus Heaney, E. M. Forster, Salman Rushdie, and Arundhati Roy.
.
Check the paper you write and add your perspective I forgot to say s.docxTawnaDelatorrejs
Check the paper you write and add your perspective I forgot to say some instructions. put some opinion about torah
Write a 3 page paper on what you have learned about Judaism that new for you and which is somehow significant to your understanding about this religion and how it affected your thinking.
Could you add some perspectives to paper you wrote...
i dont want you write new paper just add some opinion to paper
.
Check out attachments and read instructions before you make Hand Sh.docxTawnaDelatorrejs
"Check out attachments and read instructions before you make Hand Shake. Otherwise, I can't sign the agreement"
The most
IMPORTANT
things for me:
1)
Use very simple language, I'm an international student
.
2) Follow ALL instructions carefully 100%.
3) Finish it
on time
.
4) Last but not least,
Originality
.
====
I will run the paper through Copyscape that homework market provides, and the result MUST be = ZERO.
Thanks in advance,
.
check out the attachment, it has prompt, use the 4 website to quote .docxTawnaDelatorrejs
check out the attachment, it has prompt, use the 4 website to quote AND paraphrase (both are required) that i pasted on there. 800 words. APA style
download the attachment and follow the requiremen
1. A Swiveling Proxy That Will Even Wear a Tutu
By ROBBIE BROWNJUNE 7, 2013
http://www.nytimes.com/2013/06/08/education/for-homebound-students-a-robot-proxy-in-the-classroom.html?_r=0
2. How One Boy With Autism Became BFF With Apple’s Siri
By JUDITH NEWMANOCT. 17, 2014
http://www.nytimes.com/2014/10/19/fashion/how-apples-siri-became-one-autistic-boys-bff.html
3. The Ethical Frontiers of Robotics
Noel Sharkey*
http://webpages.uncc.edu/~jmconrad/ECGR4161-2011-05/notes/Science_Article_Robotics_Ethics2.pdf
4. THE ROBOTIC MOMENT
sherry turkle
In late November 2005, I took my daughter Rebecca, then fourteen, to the Darwin exhibition
at the American Museum of Natural History in New York. From the moment you step into
the museum and come face-to-face with a full-size dinosaur, you become part of a celebration
of life on Earth, what Darwin called “endless forms most beautiful.” Millions upon millions of
now lifeless specimens represent nature’s invention in every corner of the globe. There could
be no better venue for documenting Darwin’s life and thought and his theory of evolution by
natural selection, the central truth that underpins contemporary biology. The exhibition aimed
to please and, a bit defensively in these days of attacks on the theory of evolution, wanted to
convince.
At the exhibit’s entrance were two giant tortoises from the Galápagos Islands, the bestknown
inhabitants of the archipelago where Darwin did his most famous investigations. The
museum had been advertising these tortoises as wonders, curiosities, and marvels. Here,
among the plastic models at the museum, was the life that Darwin saw more than a century
and a half ago. One tortoise was hidden from view; the other rested in its cage, utterly still.
Rebecca inspected the visible tortoise thoughtfully for a while and then said matter-of-factly,
“They could have used a robot.” I was taken aback and asked what she meant. She said she
thought it was a shame to bring the turtle all this way from its island home in the Pacific, when
it was just going to sit there in the museum, motionless, doing nothing. Rebecca was both
concerned for the imprisoned turtle and unmoved by its authenticity.
It was Thanksgiving weekend. The line was long, the crowd frozen in place. I began to talk
with some of the other parents and children. My question—“Do you care that the turtle is
alive?”—was a welcome diversion from the boredom of the wait. A ten-year-old girl told me
that she would prefer a robot turtle because aliveness comes with aesthetic inconvenience:
“Its water looks dirty. Gross.” More usually, votes for the robots echoed my daughter’s sentiment
that in this setting, aliveness didn’t seem worth the trouble. A twelve-year-old girl was
adam.
Charles Mann is not only interested in how American societies arrive.docxTawnaDelatorrejs
Charles Mann is not only interested in how American societies arrived, developed, and
evolved, but also how they adapted to the multiple environments of the Americas. How
did indigenous Americans find ways to overcome environmental obstacles? What
techniques, attitudes, or actions did indigenous Americans share? What techniques were
unique to certain areas? Why did some communities and societies thrive in the years
before 1492 while others fell apart and disbanded into new groups or the landscape? How did scholars of the eighteenth, nineteenth, and twentieth centuries differ on their ideas of American Indian development?
.
Check out attachments and read instructions before you make Hand Sha.docxTawnaDelatorrejs
Check out attachments and read instructions before you make Hand Shake.
Otherwise
, I can't sign the agreement"
The most
IMPORTANT
things for me:
1)
Use very simple language, I'm an international student
.
2) Follow ALL instructions carefully 100%.
3) Finish it
on time
.
4) Last but not least, Originality.
====
I will run the paper through Copyscape that homework market provides, and the result MUST be = ZERO.
.
Chapters 5-8. One very significant period in Graphic Design History .docxTawnaDelatorrejs
Chapters 5-8. One very significant period in Graphic Design History was the Renaissance. Maybe a person or object of art made you start thinking about how it was done. here's the link for the chaper that u need to look at
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3vCNvvQwCos&list=PLxPtyllY6Cx_Xar71rcNFqX2bDB7Wzfll
.
childrens right in Pakistan.6 pagesat least 7 referencesAPA s.docxTawnaDelatorrejs
children's right in Pakistan.
6 pages
at least 7 references
APA style
References, citation needed
outline:
1.
Country in context
2.
Demographics
3.
History
4.
Culture and socio-economic context: official language, religion,
5.
Legislation/policies addressing rights
6.
Health status of child
7.
Education
8.
Well-being and quality of life: human develop index
9.
Status of children with special needs
10.
summary
.
CHAPTER ONEIntroductionLearning Objectives• Be able to concept.docxTawnaDelatorrejs
CHAPTER ONEIntroduction
Learning Objectives
• Be able to conceptualize the “information explosion” and how it relates to the brain sciences.
• Be able to describe pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics.
• Be able to articulate the benefits of an integrative approach to psychopharmacology.
ENCOURAGEMENT TO THE READER
Some of you may begin this book with some anxiety because this is a new area for you. You may imagine that psychopharmacology is exclusively a “hard science,” and perhaps you don't think of yourself as a “hard science” kind of person. You may even feel uncertain about your ability to master basic psychopharmacological concepts. First, let us assure you one more time that our goal is to make this topic accessible to readers who are practicing as or studying to be mental health professionals, many of whom may not have a background in the physical or organic sciences. Second, we recommend to those teaching a course in psychopharmacology that, because of the rapid nature of change in the field, teaching styles that rely on memorization are of limited use in this area. We recommend helping students master basic concepts and then applying these concepts to cases. To facilitate that process, we supply cases and objectives/review questions for main sections of the book. Finally, we invite you students to join us in an incredible journey centering on the most complex organ known to humanity—the human mind and brain. We hope you can revel in the complexity of the brain and the sheer magnitude of its power. We hope you can resist the temptation to want simple and concrete answers to many of the questions this journey will raise. We also hope you learn to appreciate the ambiguous nature of “mind” and its relationship to the brain. As authors and researchers who have traveled this path before us will attest, there are no simple or even known answers to many of the questions that arise (Grilly & Salmone, 2011; Schatzberg & Nemeroff, 1998). We encourage a mixture of trying to comprehend the information while dwelling in the mystery that is the context for the information. Before moving on, we offer a mantra to help you implement this recommendation.
A MANTRA
Even though psychopharmacology is in its embryonic stage, it is a vast and complex topic. Several years ago I (Ingersoll) engaged in some multicultural counseling training with Paul Pederson. In that training, Dr. Pederson commented, “Culture is complex, and complexity is our friend.” We offer a paraphrase as a mantra for psychopharmacology students: “Reality is complex, and complexity is our friend.” We remind the reader of this mantra throughout the book. You might try saying it aloud right now: “Reality is complex, and complexity is our friend.” If you reach a passage in this book that is challenging for you or that arouses anxiety, stop, take a deep breath, and practice the mantra.
The primary audience for this book is mental health clinicians who may not have had much training in biology.
Chapter TenThe Federal JudiciaryBrian M. MurphyLearnin.docxTawnaDelatorrejs
Chapter Ten
The Federal Judiciary
Brian M. Murphy
Learning Objectives
After covering the topic of the federal judiciary, students should
understand:
1. The relationship of state courts to the federal judiciary.
2. The jurisdiction of federal courts.
3. The structure of the federal judicial system.
4. The procedures of the U.S. Supreme Court.
5. The powers of the federal judiciary.
Abstract
The udicial y e i he i ed a e i a ed he d c ri e
federalism. Two court systems exist side-by-side, national and state, and
each has a distinct set of powers. State courts, for the most part, are
responsible for handling the legal issues that arise under their own laws. It
is primarily when a federal uestion is presented that the federal udicial
system can become in ol ed in a state court. therwise, state udiciaries
are generally autonomous even from one another. The Constitution
precisely outlines the types of cases that can be heard by federal courts,
yet it is almost impossible to force a federal court to hear a case that falls
under its urisdiction if the udge s wants to avoid it. The authority of
the U.S. Supreme Court has slowly grown over time, largely through the
power of udicial review. onetheless, federalism has managed to remain
a signi cant barrier against federal courts becoming too powerful. The
udicial system designed by the framers continues to survive and function
after 200 years.
Introduction
The federal judicial system is the least commonly known and least
understood branch of American government. In 2007, 78% could not
name the current Chief Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court but 66% were
able to identify at least one of the judges on the T show American
Idol (Jamieson, 2007). Much of judicial work is conducted out of the
limelight and courts are not considered an important in uence in the daily
lives of people. It is clear the framers believed that the federal judicial
system would be the weakest of the three branches because, as Alexander
amilton wrote, it has no in uence over either the sword or the purse
(Hamilton, 1961, 465). In other words, courts cannot command an army
(or even police) to ensure that decisions are enforced or allocate money to
implement one of their rulings. Judges must depend on the other branches
in order to get anything done. According to an oft-repeated story, President
Andrew Jackson supposedly mocked a decision by Chief Justice John
Marshall with the words, John Marshall has made his decision, now let
him enforce it’’ (Schwartz, 1993, 94).
But times and the role of the federal judiciary have changed. One
scholar even concluded that the United States is now operating under a
government by judiciary’’ because the U.S. Supreme Court can revise
the Constitution by how it interprets the wording (Berger, 1997). As Chief
Justice Charles vans Hughes once uipped, e are under a Constitution,
but the Constitution is what the judges say it is’’ (Hughes, 1916, 185). .
Chapter 9 provides a discussion of the challenges of identifying ELL.docxTawnaDelatorrejs
Chapter 9 provides a discussion of the challenges of identifying ELLs’ as having a learning disability or being gifted with their lower than grade-level proficiency in English. After reading Chapter 9, write a post that addresses the following questions:
What kinds of disabilities might an ELL have?
What are the challenges of determining whether an ELL has a learning ability or is gifted?
What kinds of interventions are used once an ELL has been identified as having a learning disability?
What kinds of interventions are used once an ELL is determined to be gifted?
If you were teaching a class with some ELLs in it, what signals would you look for in the behavior or they ELLs to determine whether they might need to be tested for learning disabilities or being gifted?
How might you adapt your curriculum for an ELL student with a learning disability or who is gifted?
.
Chapter 8 -- Crimes
1. Conduct that may be a misdemeanor in one state may be a felony in another state.
2. A required element for a crime is that the criminal party voluntarily commits the prohibited act (think “gun to head”).
3. A person cannot commit a crime if the person does not know that his or her conduct is criminal (think “Honduran bony fish or short lobster).
4. The Fourth Amendment prohibits ALL government searches of businesses.
5. Traditionally, extortion involves wrongful demands made by public officials.
6. A company cannot be found guilty of a crime that is committed by its agent.
7. If an employee wrongfully keeps money that was entrusted to the employee by his or employer, the employee has committed the crime of embezzlement.
8. Government officers do not need a search warrant in order to inspect property that is in "plain view".
9. The Constitution guarantees individuals the right to a speedy trial in criminal cases.
10. The Digital Millennium Copyright Act allows a person to thwart encryption devices that copy right holders place on copyrighted material if the person has purchased the copyrighted item in question.
Chapter 9 -- Torts
11. One wrongful act may be both a crime and a tort.
12. A person is not entitled to recover for EVERY injury or loss that is caused by another person.
13. In general, tort liability will not be imposed for an involuntary act even if the act harms another.
14. Under tort law, one owes a duty to society to conform his or her conduct to a required standard (think: does society sue the tortfeasor does the “somebody done me wrong” individual plaintiff sue the tortfeasor?).
15. The U.S. government cannot be sued for harm caused by the negligence of federal employees.
16. In some states, a plaintiff may recover for emotional distress that is negligently caused by another.
17. Companies can now make commercial use of the name or likeness of celebrities without first obtaining the celebrities permission to do so because most states do not recognize the tort of invasion of the right to publicity.
Chapter 10
18.
Patents are granted by state governments, not by the federal government.
19.
Trademarks may be protected for up to three years prior to the time that they are actually used.
20. A “term” acquires a secondary meaning when, through prolonged use, the public has come to associate that term with a particular product.
21. In general, mere ideas and concepts cannot be copyrighted or patented.
22.
A trade secret may be disclosed without losing its legal .
chapter 5 Making recommendations for I studied up to this .docxTawnaDelatorrejs
chapter 5
Making recommendations for I studied up to this point, what should now be study after I have written about what I found. All chapter 5 about chapter 4 what all things I discovered, what senses do they make to you what would you have study more if you have more time, what I think about , what I found
.
Chapter 4. Terris, Daniel. (2005) Ethics at Work Creating Virtue at.docxTawnaDelatorrejs
Chapter 4. Terris, Daniel. (2005) Ethics at Work: Creating Virtue at an American Corporation. Brandeis University Press. Apply critical thinking skills
in evaluating Lockheed Martin's efforts.
1. What do you think about the notion presented by Terris that Lockheed's ethics program does little to prevent ethical breaches at the highest level of the organization?
2. Are the efforts put forth—such as making sure higher level executives participate in training—enough to help executives navigate what Terris calls the 'ethical minefield' faced by leadership in such an organization?
3. What are some things that could be done to address the issue related to ethics at higher executive levels of the organization?
4. Terris points out that the company's program is overly focused on individuals and that it doesn't really address group dynamics that can impact ethical situations. For instance, there can be a tendency for groups to ‘go with the flow’ of the group decision making process and overlook ethical issues in the process. What would you recommend that Lockheed Martin do to address this situation?
(Hint: reviewing p. 128 and the following pages – before section headed “Personal Responsibility, Collective Innocence” - of the text might be helpful).
Assignment Expectations: Write a 4- to 5-page paper, not including title page or references page addressing the issue.
Your paper should be double-spaced and in 12-point type size.
Your paper should have a separate cover page and a separate reference page. Make sure you cite your sources.
.
Chapter 41. Read in the text about Alexanders attempt to fuse Gre.docxTawnaDelatorrejs
Chapter 4
1. Read in the text about Alexander's attempt to fuse Greek and Eastern cultures (116-120 -see box Alexander meets an Indian King, 115). Then go to:
Alexander the Great
- a from a BBC documentary. The video will have to be opened in a new window.
Write a brief review after watching the documentary (You don't have to watch the entire hour). What does Wood have to say about the scope of Alexander the Great's accomplishments? Does watching a video set in the actual landscape of Macedonia and Turkey help understand the history of an ancient civilization? How?
2. Go to:
Building of the Parthenon
and
Optical 'tricks' at the Parthenon
to see the accomplishments of Greek architects and politicians. What is the connection between Athenian politics and the building of the Parthenon? What illusions were utlitzed by the architects and engineers to emphasize the grandeur of the Parthenon?
Chapter 5
Select TWO of the following questions and complete the links assignments: Remember to mention source material in your response.
(Select 3 for extra credit
1. Go to:
Roman Writers view their world
and choose 2 authors to write an essay on entertainments and past times of Roman citizens and how eyewitnesses wrote about their world. Who are they? What position did they hold in Roman society? Is this important to their view point?
2. Go to
Christian symbolism
and
Colors in religious art
and write about how a largely illiterate (slave and lower class Romans and client state residents) society could learn about this new "Christian" religion through art, symbolism and color. How would this help the conversion process?
3. Go to
Sights along the Silk Road
. Click on the interactive maps and visit several of the stops along the Silk Road. What did you find? Learn? Then go to :
Silk Road Project
. Click on "Music and Artists." Then "Listen to Music."
Click on a title for ex: "Arabian" to listen to sample of the music and instrument. Write on your findings.
You may have to update your "Flash" player to hear music
.
How to Build a Module in Odoo 17 Using the Scaffold MethodCeline George
Odoo provides an option for creating a module by using a single line command. By using this command the user can make a whole structure of a module. It is very easy for a beginner to make a module. There is no need to make each file manually. This slide will show how to create a module using the scaffold method.
ISO/IEC 27001, ISO/IEC 42001, and GDPR: Best Practices for Implementation and...PECB
Denis is a dynamic and results-driven Chief Information Officer (CIO) with a distinguished career spanning information systems analysis and technical project management. With a proven track record of spearheading the design and delivery of cutting-edge Information Management solutions, he has consistently elevated business operations, streamlined reporting functions, and maximized process efficiency.
Certified as an ISO/IEC 27001: Information Security Management Systems (ISMS) Lead Implementer, Data Protection Officer, and Cyber Risks Analyst, Denis brings a heightened focus on data security, privacy, and cyber resilience to every endeavor.
His expertise extends across a diverse spectrum of reporting, database, and web development applications, underpinned by an exceptional grasp of data storage and virtualization technologies. His proficiency in application testing, database administration, and data cleansing ensures seamless execution of complex projects.
What sets Denis apart is his comprehensive understanding of Business and Systems Analysis technologies, honed through involvement in all phases of the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC). From meticulous requirements gathering to precise analysis, innovative design, rigorous development, thorough testing, and successful implementation, he has consistently delivered exceptional results.
Throughout his career, he has taken on multifaceted roles, from leading technical project management teams to owning solutions that drive operational excellence. His conscientious and proactive approach is unwavering, whether he is working independently or collaboratively within a team. His ability to connect with colleagues on a personal level underscores his commitment to fostering a harmonious and productive workplace environment.
Date: May 29, 2024
Tags: Information Security, ISO/IEC 27001, ISO/IEC 42001, Artificial Intelligence, GDPR
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Find out more about ISO training and certification services
Training: ISO/IEC 27001 Information Security Management System - EN | PECB
ISO/IEC 42001 Artificial Intelligence Management System - EN | PECB
General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) - Training Courses - EN | PECB
Webinars: https://pecb.com/webinars
Article: https://pecb.com/article
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
For more information about PECB:
Website: https://pecb.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/pecb/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PECBInternational/
Slideshare: http://www.slideshare.net/PECBCERTIFICATION
it describes the bony anatomy including the femoral head , acetabulum, labrum . also discusses the capsule , ligaments . muscle that act on the hip joint and the range of motion are outlined. factors affecting hip joint stability and weight transmission through the joint are summarized.
How to Fix the Import Error in the Odoo 17Celine George
An import error occurs when a program fails to import a module or library, disrupting its execution. In languages like Python, this issue arises when the specified module cannot be found or accessed, hindering the program's functionality. Resolving import errors is crucial for maintaining smooth software operation and uninterrupted development processes.
How to Make a Field Mandatory in Odoo 17Celine George
In Odoo, making a field required can be done through both Python code and XML views. When you set the required attribute to True in Python code, it makes the field required across all views where it's used. Conversely, when you set the required attribute in XML views, it makes the field required only in the context of that particular view.
A workshop hosted by the South African Journal of Science aimed at postgraduate students and early career researchers with little or no experience in writing and publishing journal articles.
The simplified electron and muon model, Oscillating Spacetime: The Foundation...RitikBhardwaj56
Discover the Simplified Electron and Muon Model: A New Wave-Based Approach to Understanding Particles delves into a groundbreaking theory that presents electrons and muons as rotating soliton waves within oscillating spacetime. Geared towards students, researchers, and science buffs, this book breaks down complex ideas into simple explanations. It covers topics such as electron waves, temporal dynamics, and the implications of this model on particle physics. With clear illustrations and easy-to-follow explanations, readers will gain a new outlook on the universe's fundamental nature.
2. app allows users to request a ride from drivers in the
near vicinity. Uber’s business model, which is based on
independent contractors instead of employees, takes
advantage of smartphone technology by linking consum-
ers with independent drivers as their cabs, but they do
not employ drivers or own the vehicles. Drivers receive
a commission from Uber, but they do not report to
Uber and are their own boss. This provides a potentially
more efficient and less expensive way for consumers
to purchase transportation. This business model has
contributed to the rise of the sharing economy in which
independent contractors, drivers in this case, can rent
out underutilized resources to earn money.
Global Expansion Challenges
International expansion is a major part of Uber’s market-
ing strategy. Adopting the motto “think local to expand
global,” Uber believes that consumers from other countries
will appreciate their low cost, convenience, and freedom.
As it expands into different countries, Uber is engaging
in strategic partnerships with local companies. These
alliances with local firms are especially important because
they allow Uber to utilize the resources and knowledge of
domestic firms familiar with the country’s culture.
Despite Uber’s international success, many countries
have regulatory hurdles that have caused trouble for the
company. Perhaps the biggest hurdle is Uber’s failure to
mandate that their drivers obtain the same license types
as professional taxi drivers even though Uber drivers
offer many of the same services as professionally licensed
taxi drivers. Governments have responded by banning
Uber—and the services provided via Uber—due to the
company’s nonenforcement of professional licenses for
their drivers. For instance, in Spain, Uber was forced to
3. shut down ride-sharing services after a judge ruled that
Uber drivers were not legally authorized to transport
passengers, claiming that Uber created unfair competi-
tion for professionally licensed taxi drivers. Because the
taxi industry is important in many cities, governments
like Spain’s are not looking favorably at what they view
as an unfair competitive advantage that could poten-
tially bankrupt the industr y. Uber returned to Spain in
March 2018 with UberX, a tier of Uber service that uses
professionally licensed drivers, placing it more on par
with licensed taxi drivers. However, in 2019, Uber and
their Spanish competitor Cabify announced that they
were suspending services in Barcelona after a new law
was passed requiring all vehicles to be booked with at
least 15 minutes advance notice.
Uber faced similar problems in France. In 2011,
Paris became the first city outside of the United States
where Uber set up operations. However, local authorities
attempted to ban one of Uber’s services because drivers
did not need to be professionally licensed. French police
even raided Uber’s Paris office. French law mandates
that operating a service that connects passengers to
nonprofessional drivers is punishable with fines of over
$300,000 and up to two years in prison. Hundreds of
Uber drivers in France were issued fines for operating
illegally, which Uber paid.
Uber challenged that law, claiming that it was uncon-
stitutional because it hindered free enterprise. A French
court decided against banning Uber’s service and sent the
case to a higher court. This generated strong criticism
from taxicab officials in France as they maintained that
they had to have professionally licensed drivers while
Uber was free from this restriction. French courts later
ruled against Uber, and the company is no longer allowed
4. to use nonprofessional drivers in the country. However,
their past use of nonprofessional drivers continues
to haunt Uber. The European Union determined that
France could file criminal charges against Uber for their
UberPOP service as it had used nonprofessional drivers
to operate an illegal taxi service. In another landmark
ruling, French courts sided with an Uber driver who
claimed he should be recognized as an employee, not
C B P _ F errell_ C a s e _ Studie s.indd 399 12/9/2019
6:23:03 P M03/18/2020 - tp-70a028a4-6922-11ea-a484-024
(temp temp) - Business and Society
400 Case 1 Uber Fuels Controversy
an independent contractor. A similar ruling had been
made in the United Kingdom. Uber has stated they will
challenge these rulings.
India is Uber’s second largest market after the United
States. In New Delhi, a woman’s rape allegation led to
a ban against app-based services without radio-taxi per-
mits in the capital. In response to the alleged rape, Uber
began updating their app to include panic button and
tracking features. Uber also began offering their service
in New Delhi without charging booking or service fees.
The company came under fire for how they compensate
Indian drivers. As Uber came closer to releasing their
initial public offering (IPO), which was filed in May
2019, they began to reduce driver incentives to build up
financial performance. As a result, reduced incentives
and higher diesel prices negatively impacted Indian driv-
ers’ financial earnings, causing growing discontent. Uber
must tread carefully to seize upon opportunities in India
5. without violating regulatory requirements or damaging
relationships with their drivers.
In 2015, a German court banned Uber services if
they used nonprofessional drivers. Uber argued that the
company itself is only an agent to connect driver and
rider. Rules that apply to taxi services do not apply,
and all services are deemed to be legal, according to
Uber. The court ruled that Uber’s business model clearly
infringes the Personal Transportation Law, because driv-
ers transport riders without a personal transportation
license. The injunction includes a fine of more than
$260,000 per ride for non-compliance. If the injunction
is breached, drivers could go to jail for up to half a year,
in addition to an imposition of fines. The German Taxi
Association (Taxi Deutschland) was pleased with the
outcome and claimed that taxi services will remain in
the hands of qualified people and keep everyone safer.
Uber can operate UberX, Uber Green, and UberTaxi in
Germany, but drivers need a professional chauffeur’s
license to do so.
Uber faces many regulatory and legal issues outside
of the United States. The company attempted to take
a global approach to expansion by applying the same
practices in other countries as they do in the United
States. However, they are quickly realizing that they
must take a more customized approach. Laws differ from
country to country. Although Uber defines themselves
as an “agent” of their “individual contractors,” many
courts do not view their services in the same way. They
are forcing Uber to comply with licensing laws or stop
business in certain areas.
Threats to the Sharing Economy
There is an ongoing threat to the sharing economy in
6. which Uber operates: worker classification. Under cur-
rent U.S. law, a worker either depends on an organization
as an employee or is self-employed as an independent
contractor. The rise of Uber and other digital matching
apps has called worker classification into question.
This has been a widespread concern because employees
receive workplace protections such as minimum wage
and overtime pay that independent contractors do not.
Some consider the independent relationships between
Uber and their drivers to be beneficial because of the
flexibility and personal control for the drivers. However,
lawmakers fear companies are evading U.S. labor laws
to the detriment of the contractors. California legislators
passed Assembly Bill 5 in 2019 which classifies contract
workers for companies such as Uber as employees.
The bill expands the 2018 California Supreme Court
decision known as Dynamex. Together, they established
a three-point test, often referred to as the ABC test, to
determine if a worker is an employee: (1) the company
controls the employee’s work; (2) the employee’s work
is a core part of the company’s business; (3) the workers
don’t typically engage in providing their service to other
companies. This poses a major threat to Uber who
relies on low-cost, flexible labor. Not only will labor
costs increase, but Uber is also concerned they may
have to limit the number of drivers or schedule drivers
in advance in the long term, eliminating the ability for
drivers to work as often or as little as they desire.
This landmark California bill has the potential to
influence legislation in other states. Labor groups in
states such as New York support similar legislation.
Uber unsuccessfully lobbied to be exempt from the bill
in exchange for establishing minimum pay rates for
7. drivers, paid time off, and an association to protect the
interests of drivers. Uber, Lyft, and DoorDash pledged
$90 million to support lobbying efforts to support
exemption. It is estimated by officials in the industry that
switching to an employee model could increase costs 20
to 30 percent, which would have a significant impact on
Uber’s bottom line.
Ongoing Controversies
While the company continues to be widely successful,
the year 2017 was a hard one for Uber. Multiple
controversies cast a negative light on the organization.
To start off the year, Uber had to pay over $20 million
in a settlement for misleading drivers on how much they
would earn. In February, a former Uber female engineer
published a blog post alleging that there was widespread
sexual harassment and gender discrimination at the
company, which prompted an investigation into Uber’s
corporate culture. This investigation later resulted in
20 employees being fired for various sexual harassment
and discrimination violations. In March, five executives
left the company, including the senior vice president of
engineering.
In April, Uber faced controversy with Apple, Inc.
Uber had been secretly identifying and tagging iPhones
even after the app and their data had been deleted from
the iPhones. Uber tagged these phones to see if users
C B P _ F errell_ C a s e _ Studie s.indd 400 12/9/2019
6:23:03 P M03/18/2020 - tp-70a028a4-6922-11ea-a484-024
(temp temp) - Business and Society
Case 1 Uber Fuels Controversy 401
8. were using the same phone to download the app and
then repeatedly wiping it so they could use promo codes
multiple times. Although Uber was trying to detect fraud
and prevent customer abuse, this action violated Apple’s
privacy policy. Tim Cook confronted the chief executive
of Uber, threatening to remove the app from Apple’s
app store if Uber did not stop breaking the policy. The
impact would have caused millions of iPhone consumers
to lose access to the Uber app. The CEO at the time,
Travis Kalanick, had developed a reputation for bending
or sometimes breaking the rules in order to drive the
company toward desired goals. Since their founding in
2009, Uber has gained a negative reputation for chal-
lenging the rules and causing disruption.
In May, the U.S. Department of Justice launched
a criminal investigation for the company’s use of
“Greyball.” This secret software identified users who
were violating the terms of services and denied ride
requests to them. The users simply never got paired with
a driver on the app. This software even targeted govern-
ment officials who were using the app to investigate
Uber and their drivers. There was controversy over the
use of this software as to whether it was in violation of
the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, which bans the use of
bribes to foreign officials to get or keep business.
In June, Uber fired top executive Eric Alexander for
obtaining medical records of an Uber passenger who
was raped by her driver for the purpose of casting doubt
upon her case. Uber held an all-staff meeting to discuss
reforming company culture, which was immediately fol-
lowed by CEO Travis Kalanick taking a leave of absence.
This ultimately led to Dara Khosrowshahi becoming his
successor as CEO in August.
9. In September, the FBI investigated Uber’s software
for allegedly illegally interfering with competitors. The
internal program, known by Uber as “Hell,” could track
drivers working for the competitor Lyft. The investiga-
tion revealed that Uber created fake Lyft customer
accounts to “request” rides around different cities in
order to see how many Lyft drivers were nearby and
what prices they were being offered for various routes
around the cities. The program was also able to identify
drivers who worked for both Lyft and Uber in order to
give these drivers incentives to leave Lyft. The program
was presumably used from 2014 to 2016. The ability to
recruit and maintain drivers is a critical component of
how these ride-share companies operate. Every major
city has users who engage with both apps to determine
the most cost-effective option for their trips. Having
inside knowledge of the competition and being able to
dominate the market in this way was invaluable toward
gaining more customers on a more consistent basis. On
the other hand, these activities can also violate laws on
fair competition.
In September, Uber lost their license to operate
in London due to a lack of corporate responsibil-
ity. There were questions about Uber’s approach to
reporting serious driver offenses, driver medical and
safety checks, and the use of previously mentioned
“Greyball” software. The mayor of London stated
that all companies must play by the rules and adhere
to standards that involve customer safety—innovation
should not come at the expense of customer safety and
security. Uber appealed the decision soon after. Several
months later, Uber was given a 15-month probationary
license to operate in London. Uber acknowledged the
10. past events and made changes to address them. The firm
said they changed their senior leadership, updated and
improved various policies, strengthened their corporate
governance, and was taking initiatives to transform their
corporate culture overall.
In November, it was revealed that Uber faced a data
breach in 2016. During the breach, email addresses,
names, and phone numbers of 50 million global Uber
riders were stolen. The personal information of drivers
was also compromised, including driver’s license num-
bers. Uber had an obligation to report hacking incidents
to regulators and drivers whose information was taken.
However, at the time Uber kept the data breach quiet
by paying the hackers to delete the data. They were
in the process of negotiating with the Federal Trade
Commission about the proper handling of consumer
data. Uber reported that they believed none of the data
was used by the hackers and offered free identity theft
protection and monitoring to victims of the hacking. The
data breach was not made public until almost a year
after it occurred. As a result of this incident, the chief
security officer and the legal director of security and law
enforcement were fired.
Uber also faced difficulties with accidents and
tragedies outside the inner-company operations. In
2018, a self-driving Uber car struck and killed a
pedestrian in one of the first video recorded accidents
involving the death of a pedestrian. It was found that
the vehicle feature that carries out emergency brakes for
dangerous situations was disabled by Uber to prevent
erratic vehicle behavior. Uber settled a civil case with
the pedestrian’s family, and Arizona prosecutors decided
not to criminally charge Uber. It seemed unclear whether
the car or the victim was at fault. Uber responded by
11. suspending their self-driving program for a few months
and resuming the program after changing their approach
to self-driving vehicles.
Another tragedy brought Uber attention in 2019
when University of South Carolina student Samantha
Josephson was murdered after getting into a car she
mistook for an Uber. Following her death Uber promoted
awareness, reminding riders to verify their drivers through
notifications and ads. The university encouraged students
and riders everywhere to ask their driver “What is my
name?” to confirm they were in the correct vehicle. Uber
stated they had been working with college campuses since
2017 to educate students on detecting fake ride-share
drivers and will continue to do so to help prevent future
C B P _ F errell_ C a s e _ Studie s.indd 401 12/9/2019
6:23:03 P M03/18/2020 - tp-70a028a4-6922-11ea-a484-024
(temp temp) - Business and Society
402 Case 1 Uber Fuels Controversy
incidents. Additionally, the South Carolina House of
Representatives passed a bill requiring ride-sharing driv-
ers to display illuminated company signs in their vehicle
to further prove their validity to riders.
Other Business Segments
Rather than a ride-sharing company, Uber views itself as a
technology and transportation company. Uber has greatly
expanded their offerings by exploring food delivery, bike
rentals, business transportation solutions, and more.
Food Delivery
12. In 2014, Uber launched Uber Eats. The app gives
users the ability to order food from participating local
restaurants. Now, Uber had partnered with more than
100,000 restaurants around the globe. While Uber Eats
does not hold the highest market share in the industry,
falling behind Grubhub and DoorDash, it still provides
Uber with a large revenue source and holds 25 percent
of the market for on-demand food delivery services.
Uber has also invested at least $2 billion to research
autonomous vehicles and test different fleets of these
vehicles. Uber entered the autonomous vehicle field in
2015 by partnering with Carnegie Mellon University.
Freight
In 2017, Uber launched Uber Freight, a service that
connects shipping companies with drivers. The service,
which operates similarly to Uber’s core ride-sharing app,
has seen triple-digit revenue growth, expanding both
nationally and internationally. Freight transportation
represents a huge opportunity for Uber, especially as the
United States faces a shortage of truck drivers. Now that
Uber has established themselves as a pillar of the sharing
economy, Uber stands to be a big player in this segment.
Bike Rentals
Uber expanded their offerings by introducing JUMP,
an electric bike rental system through their app. The
bikes, first introduced in 2018, create an easy solution
for commuters in highly populated cities. Many fear for
the long-term success of e-bike and scooter rentals. In
the beginning, scooter rentals hit the streets at incredibly
low prices due to subsidized pricing. This resulted in
many rental services such as Bird operating at a financial
loss. Now, services like Uber and Lyft have increased
prices at the risk of turning off customers.
13. The Future
As Uber looks to the future, they are investing in
advanced transportation technology to stay ahead of the
curve. Despite setbacks with their autonomous vehicles,
Uber is working with teams in Detroit, Pittsburgh, San
Francisco, Tempe, and Toronto on both self-driving
cars and self-driving freight trucks. Even in the face of
safety concerns, Uber believes self-driving vehicles to
be safer and more sustainable than traditional vehicles.
Additionally, Uber has a team called Uber Elevate that
is working to develop aerial ridesharing by 2023 in
Dallas, Los Angeles, and Melbourne. Uber will face
many regulation challenges and ethical concerns with
this uncharted territory. They will need to work closely
with local and national governments to establish safety
standards for urban aviation.
Uber Becomes a Public Company
Uber filed for an initial public offering in 2019 soon
after competitor Lyft was listed on NASDAQ in March
2019. The Uber IPO was one of the biggest of all time
with a value of $82.2 billion, just behind Facebook at
a valuation of $115 billion and Alibaba at $179 billion
at the date of their IPOs. All 180 million shares of Uber
stock were sold out within three days of the IPO. Uber’s
initial stock price was $45 a share, raising a total of
$8.1! billion at a valuation of $82.2 billion in total.
The valuation makes it the largest U.S.-listed IPO since
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. went public in 2014.
Uber took a conservative pricing approach for
their stock after observing that their competitor Lyft
experienced a 20 percent decrease in stock prices in
the weeks following the Lyft IPO. Although there was
demand for the shares at higher prices, Uber put them in
14. the hands of as many institutional investors as possible,
aiming for more long-term-oriented investments rather
than hedge-fund and retail investors. Though the stock
price at the time of this writing was down to $31 per
share, Uber believes they hold a promising future and
that their business will become increasingly necessary
as people around the world move toward hiring self-
driving vehicles and using electric bikes and scooters
instead of owning cars.
Conclusion
Despite Uber’s challenges, the company has become
widely popular among consumers and independent con-
tractors. Supporters claim that Uber is revolutionizing
the transportation service industry. Investors clearly
believe Uber is going to be strong in the market in the
long run. One lesson that Uber will hopefully take to
heart is the need to ensure that independent contrac-
tors using their app obey relevant country laws. The
company also must revamp their corporate culture to
prevent more legal repercussions. Uber has to address
these issues to uphold the trust of customers and achieve
long-term market success in different countries.
C B P _ F errell_ C a s e _ Studie s.indd 402 12/9/2019
6:23:03 P M03/18/2020 - tp-70a028a4-6922-11ea-a484-024
(temp temp) - Business and Society
Case 1 Uber Fuels Controversy 403
Questions for Discussion
1. What are the ethical challenges that Uber faces in using
app-based peer-to-peer sharing technology?
15. 2. Since Uber is using a disruptive business model and
marketing strategy, what are the risks that the company
will have to overcome to be successful?
3. Because Uber is so popular and the business model is
being expanded to other industries, should there be
regulation to develop compliance with standards to
protect competitors and consumers?
Sources
“Uberworld,” The Economist, September 3, 2016, 9.
Akiko Fujita, “Uber’s Trucking Chief Says Triple Digit Growth
is ‘Very Sustainable’,” Yahoo! Finance, August 22, 2019,
https://finance.yahoo.com/news/head-of-uber-freight-triple-
digit-growth-very-sustainable-145242968.html (accessed
August!22, 2019).
Alana Semuels, “‘I’m Back to Riding My Own Bike.’ Higher
Prices Threaten Silicon Valley’s Mobility Revolution,” TIME,
August 9, 2019, https://time.com/5648510/uber-lyft-bike-
scooter-subsidies/ (accessed August 22, 2019).
Angie Schmitt, “Uber Got Off the Hook for Killing a Pedestrian
with its Self-Driving Car,” Streets Blog USA, https://usa.
streetsblog.org/2019/03/08/uber-got-off-the-hook-for-killing-a-
pedestrian-with-its-self-driving-car/ (accessed June 25, 2019).
Anna Gallegos, “The Four Biggest Legal Problems Facing Uber,
Lyft and Other Ridesharing Services,”LXBN, June 4, 2014,
http://www.lxbn.com/2014/06/04/top-legal-problems-facing-
uber-lyft-ridesharing-services/ (accessed July 20, 2019).
Anne Stych, “Uber Eats Abandons Flat Fees for Distance-
Based Pricing,” Bizwomen, August 10, 2018, https://
16. www. bizjournals.com/bizwomen/news/latest-news/2018/08/
uber-eats-abandons-flat-fee-for-distance-based.html?page=all
(accessed October 16, 2019).
Caitlin Morrison, “Uber Wins Court Appeal over London Ban,”
Independent, June 27, 2018, https://www.independent.co.uk/
news/business/news/uber-london-ban-wins-court-appeal-
overturn-tfl-revoke-licence-a8418106.html (accessed July 20,
2019).
Christopher Mims, “At Startups, People Are ‘New
Infrastructure’,” The Wall Street Journal, March 8, 2015,
http://www.wsj.com/articles/at-startups-people-are-new-
infrastructure-1425858978 (accessed July 20, 2019).
Corrie Driebusch and Maureen Farrell, “Uber Prices IPO at $45
a Share,” The Wall Street Journal, May 9, 2019, https://www.
wsj.com/articles/uber-prepares-for-ipo-at-midpoint-of-target-
range-or-lower-11557422774 (accessed July 20, 2019).
Danielle Abril, “DoorDash Has Pulled Ahead of GrubHub,
Uber Eats in the On-Demand Food Delivery Race,” Fortune,
March!11, 2019, https://fortune.com/2019/03/11/doordash-
tops-grubhub-on-demand-food/ (accessed July 20, 2019).
Eric Auchard and Christoph Steitz, “German Court Bans Uber’s
Unlicensed Taxi Services,” Reuters, March 18, 2015, http://
www.reuters.com/article/2015/03/18/us-uber-germany-ban-
idUSKBN0ME1L820150318 (accessed July 20, 2019).
Eric Newcomer, “Uber Paid Hackers to Delete Stolen Data
on 57 Million People,” Bloomberg, November 21, 2017,
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2017-11-21/uber-
concealed-cyberattack-that-exposed-57-million-people-s-data
(accessed June 25, 2019).
17. George Harrison, “What is Greyball and Why Is the Uber
Software So Controversial?” The Sun, October 3, 2017,
https://www.thesun.co.uk/tech/4523408/greyball-uber-
software-enforcement-controversial/ (accessed June 29, 2019).
Henry Grabar, “Uber Reveals One of Its Big Vulnerabilities,”
Slate, April 12, 2019, https://slate.com/business/2019/04/uber-
ipo-nyc-london-risks.html (accessed July 20, 2019).
Je Seung Lee, “French Court Follows UK in Ruling against
Uber
in ‘Employment Contract’ Case,” The Telegraph, January 11,
2019, https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2019/01/11/french-
court-follows-uk-ruling-against-uber-employment-contract/
(accessed July 20, 2019).
Jefferson Graham, “App Greases the Wheels,” USA Today,
May!27, 2015, 5B.
Joana Sugden and Aditi Malhotra, “Indian Officials Drafting
National Rules for Uber, Other Taxi Apps,” The Wall
Street Journal, April 7, 2015, http://www.wsj.com/articles/
indian-officials-drafting-national-rules-for-uber-other-taxi-
apps-1428427528 (accessed July 20, 2019).
Julia Carrie Wong and Sam Morris, “Collision Course: Uber’s
Terrible 2017,” The Guardian, https://www.theguardian.com/
technology/ng-interactive/2017/dec/27/uber-2017-scandals-
investigation (accessed July 20, 2019).
Kate Conger and Noam Scheiber, “California Bill Makes
App-Based Companies Treat Workers as Employees,” The
New York Times, September 11, 2019, https://www.nytimes.
com/2019/09/11/technology/california-gig-economy-bill.html
(accessed October 18, 2019).
18. Kate Taylor and Benjamin Goggin, “49 of the Biggest Scandals
in
Uber’s History,” Business Insider, May 10, 2019, https:/ /www.
businessinsider.com/uber-company-scandals-and-controversies-
2017-11#april-2019-uber-announces-new-safety-initiative-
after-student-killed-in-fake-uber-pick-up-48 (accessed June 26,
2019).
Kaylee Hultgren, “At Uber Elevate, Innovations and
Experiential
Make Flying Cars a Reality,” Event Marketer, August 7, 2019,
https://www.eventmarketer.com/article/uber-elevate-tech-
innovations-flying-cars/ (accessed August 22, 2019).
Mansoor Iqbal, “Uber Revenue and Usage Statistics,” Business
of
Apps, May 10, 2019, https://www.businessofapps.com/data/
uber-statistics/#5 (accessed June 29, 2019).
Maria Vega Paul, “Uber Returns to Spanish Streets in Search of
Regulatory U-Turn,” Reuters, March 30, 2016, http://www.
reuters.com/article/us-spain-uber-tech-idUSKCN0WW0AO
(accessed July 20, 2019).
Michael Carney, “Playing Favorites: Uber Adds New Security
Features, but Only in Select Crisis-Riddled Markets,”
PandoDaily, January 2, 2015, http://pando.com/2015/01/02/
playing-favorites-uber-adds-new-security-features-but-only-in-
select-crisis-riddled-markets/ (accessed July 20, 2019).
Mihir Zaveri, “Prosecutors Don’t Plan to Charge Uber in
Self-Driving Car’s Fatal Accident,” The New York Times,
March 6, 2019, https://www.nytimes.com/2019/03/05/
technology/uber-self-driving-car-arizona.html (accessed
July 21, 2019).
19. Mike Isaac, “Uber’s C.E.O. Plays With Fire,” The New York
Times, April 23, 2017, https://www.nytimes.com/2017/04/23/
technology/travis-kalanick-pushes-uber-and-himself-to-the-
precipice.html?_r=1 (accessed June 29, 2019).
Nick Bilton, “Disruptions: Taxi Supply and Demand, Priced by
the Mile,” The New York Times, January 8, 2012, http://bits.
blogs.nytimes.com/2012/01/08/disruptions-taxi-supply-and-
demand-priced-by-the-mile/ (accessed July 20, 2019).
C B P _ F errell_ C a s e _ Studie s.indd 403 12/9/2019
6:23:03 P M03/18/2020 - tp-70a028a4-6922-11ea-a484-024
(temp temp) - Business and Society
404 Case 1 Uber Fuels Controversy
Noam Scheiber, “New Lawsuit Against Uber Is Set to
Test Its Classification of Workers,” The New York
Times, September 12, 2019, https://www.nytimes.
com/2019/09/12/technology/uber-drivers-california.
html?searchResultPosition=8 (accessed October 18, 2019).
R. Jai Krishna and Joanna Sugden, “India Asks Interne t Service
Providers to Block Uber Website in Delhi,” The Wall
Street Journal, May 14, 2015, http://www.wsj.com/articles/
india-asks-internet-service-providers-to-block-uber-website-in-
delhi-1431606032 (accessed July 20, 2019).
Rebecca Davis O’Brien and Greg Bensinger, “Uber Faces
FBI Probe Over Program Targeting Rival Lyft,” The Wall
Street Journal, September 8, 2017, https://www.wsj.com/
articles/uber-faces-fbi-probe-overprogram-targeting-rival-
lyft-1504872001 (accessed June 29, 2019).
20. Rob Davies, “Uber Suffers Legal Setbacks in France and
Germany,” The Guardian, June 9, 2016, https://www.
theguardian.com/technology/2016/jun/09/uber-suffers-legal-
setbacks-in-france-and-germany (accessed July 20, 2019).
Roman Dillet, “Uber Fined $900,000 in France for Running
Illegal Transportation Operations with UberPOP,”
TechCrunch, June 9, 2016, https://techcrunch.com/2016/06/09/
uber-fined-900000-in-france-for-running-illegal-transportation-
operations-with-uberpop/ (accessed October 16, 2019).
Sai Sachin Ravikumar, Aditi Shah, and Aditya Kalra, “As
Uber Gears up for IPO, Many Indian Drivers Talk of
Shattered Dreams,” Reuters, May 8, 2019, https://www.
reuters.com/article/us-uber-ipo-india-drivers/as-uber-gears-
up-for-ipo-many-indian-drivers-talk-of-shattered-dreams-
idUSKCN1SE0OP (accessed July 20, 2019).
Sam Jones, “Uber and Cabify to Suspend Operations in
Barcelona,” The Guardian, January 31, 2019, https://www.
theguardian.com/world/2019/jan/31/uber-cabify-suspended-
operations-barcelona (accessed July 20, 2019).
Sam Schechner and Tom Fairless, “Europe Steps Up Pressure
on Tech Giants,” The Wall Street Journal, April 2, 2015,
http://www.wsj.com/articles/europe-steps-up-pressure-on-
technology-giants-1428020273 (accessed July 20, 2019).
Sam Schechner, “Uber Wins French Court Reprieve Over
Legality
of Low-Cost Service,” The Wall Street Journal, March 31,
2015, http://www.wsj.com/articles/uber-wins-french-court-
reprieve-over-legality-of-low-cost-service-1427794312
(accessed July 20, 2019).
Samantha Shankman, “Uber Gets into Ride-Sharing Game in
21. Paris,” Skift, February 4, 2014, http://skift.com/2014/02/04/
uber-gets-into-the-ride-sharing-game-in-paris/ (accessed
July 20, 2019).
Saritha Rai, “Uber Gets Serious About Passenger Safety in
India,
Introduces Panic Button,” Forbes, February 12, 2015, http://
www.forbes.com/sites/saritharai/2015/02/12/uber-gets-serious-
about-passenger-safety-in-india-introduces-panic-button/
(accessed July 20, 2019).
Sasha Ingber, “France Can Bring Criminal Charges against
Uber,
Judges Rule,” NPR, April 10, 2018, https://www.npr.org/
sections/thetwo-way/2018/04/10/601317786/france-can-bring-
criminal-charges-against-uber-judges-rule (accessed July 20,
2019).
Spiegel, “Vermittlung Privater Fahrer: Gericht Verbietet
Uber Deutschlandweit,” http://www.spiegel.de/wirtschaft/
unternehmen/uber-urteil-gericht-verbietet-uber-
deutschlandweit-
a-1024214.html (accessed July 20, 2019).
Suhas Manangi, “Uber’s Global Expansion Strategy - “Think
Local to Expand Global” - Will It Work for Startups?”
LinkedIn, July 31, 2017, https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/
ubers-global-expansion-strategy-think-local-expand-work-
manangi/ (accessed October 16, 2019).
Uber, “Uber Offerings, Products, and Transportation
Innovations,” https://www.uber.com/us/en/about/uber-
offerings/ (accessed August 22, 2019).
Uber, https://www.uber.com/ (accessed July 20, 2019).
22. Uber Estimator, “Uber Cities,” 2019, https://uberestimator.com/
cities (accessed July 20, 2019).
UNM Daniels Fund Ethics Initiative, “Truth, Transparency, and
Trust: Uber Important in the Sharing Economy,” https://
danielsethics.mgt.unm.edu/teaching-resources/presentations.
asp (accessed July 20, 2019).
CBP_Ferrell_Case_Studies.indd 404 12/9/2019 6:23:03
PM03/18/2020 - tp-70a028a4-6922-11ea-a484-024 (temp temp)
- Business and Society