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Information Technology Systems Management Assignment - Uber & AirBnB Case Study
Description - Internet-based companies have become massive in a short time. Uber and Airbnb are two examples of multi-billion-dollar corporations. Their value is based on being international and easy to use. When those companies first started up, they needed to establish their business model - who was the target for their services, how those services would be paid for, any policies around credit or payments, how to gain employees, etc. Mission and Vision lead to policies and standards and procedures, in that order. All of those things tie to a business model.
In this discussion, you will be asked to contrast two companies and their business models.
Upon successful completion of this discussion, you will be able to:
Describe the business models of Airbnb and Uber.
Instructions - Read the following "Case 1.1: Opening Case" from chapter 1 in your course textbook.
After considering "Case 1.1: Opening Case" from chapter 1 in your course textbook, answer the following questions in the discussion.
1. What are 2 differences in business models between Airbnb and Uber?
2. How do customers give feedback to these companies?
3. What are some issues with their business models?