Business Ethics and Social Responsibility
HRM 6010-B
Contents
Executive summary......................................................................................................................................2
1. Introduction.............................................................................................................................................3
, 2. Ethically problematic situations...............................................................................................................4
3. Critical review..........................................................................................................................................5
4. Resolving the situation.............................................................................................................................8
5. Conclusion.............................................................................................................................................11
6. Reference list.........................................................................................................................................13
Executive summary
This case study analyzes the challenges and objectives, business ethics, and social responsibility
of Uber, a company which operates in the gig economy. The case examines the analytical
methods applied to assess the hidden costs of the gig economy and how they affect society.
Providing dependable service while adhering to local restrictions is a major challenge for Uber.
Drivers, who are not considered employees but independent contractors, have also complained
HRM 6010-B
Contents
Executive summary......................................................................................................................................2
1. Introduction.............................................................................................................................................3
, 2. Ethically problematic situations...............................................................................................................4
3. Critical review..........................................................................................................................................5
4. Resolving the situation.............................................................................................................................8
5. Conclusion.............................................................................................................................................11
6. Reference list.........................................................................................................................................13
Executive summary
This case study analyzes the challenges and objectives, business ethics, and social responsibility
of Uber, a company which operates in the gig economy. The case examines the analytical
methods applied to assess the hidden costs of the gig economy and how they affect society.
Providing dependable service while adhering to local restrictions is a major challenge for Uber.
Drivers, who are not considered employees but independent contractors, have also complained
