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"Uber Ethical Case Study" and write a four page response to these questions/issues below in paragraph format: 1. Discuss in detail discuss and analyze your core beliefs and origins of the core beliefs. The discussion should provide greater depth and clarity of your core beliefs. 2. Identify the theory or theories involved in the scenario and accurately explain the details of the theory and how it relates to the scenario. 3. What is the ethical issue and/or dilemma presented in the case? 4. Apply ethical perspective/concepts to an ethical question and consider the full implication of the application. 5. State a position, and state the objection to, assumptions and implications of different ethical perspectives. In other words, what would you do? Adequately and effectively defend your position.
Uber Ethical Case Study description is listed below'
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 58 countries around the world and is valued at around $41 billion. Because its services costs less than taking a traditional taxi, in the few years it has been in business 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. An accusation of rape in India has brought this issue of safety to the forefront. 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 against them 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.