Assignment: The Gig Economy
Things to Consider
Break Assignment down - understand the points and purpose of assignment
Formatting requirements:
News brief or memo- include a 1. heading, 2. summary statement, 3. background, and 4. recommendations.
Chapter material and concepts applied should achieve the following objectives:
• Analyze and apply the concepts of ethical decision making, corporate governance and corporate social responsibility.
• Analyze and evaluate the employment-at-will doctrine and the statutory protections afforded employees.
• Analyze and evaluate laws and regulations relative to product safety, liability and representations.
Questions to address in Memo/Brief:
1. Summarize the main principles of agency.
>Explain Agency Relationship
> Define principal - agent
>Examine liability: Principal - Agent
.....and so on
1. Analyze the circumstances under which Uber might be liable for the conduct of its drivers.
2. >Requires internet research
3. >Explain role of Uber, and its drivers
4. >Apply Agency relationship - theory, to the Uber - Driver concept ...and so on
5. Are drivers employees or contractors? Which impacts issues and theories of liability; examine this.
3. Identify the steps Uber can take, if any, to limit its legal exposure for the conduct of its drivers.
>risk assessment
>minimize liability
>based upon an overall construct of the agency theory, how best should this relationship be formed to reduce company exposure
****Use at least three quality resources in this assignment. Note: Wikipedia is not an acceptable reference and proprietary Websites do not qualify as academic resources.
****Write clearly and concisely about law, ethics, and corporate governance using proper writing mechanics.
The response should include a reference list. Double-space, using Times New Roman 12 pnt font, one-inch margins, and APA style of writing and citations.