Uber is one of the most innovative companies of our time. This book provides a detailed analysis of the company and its success and goes beyond the headlines about safety and culture.
Many of us are so accustomed to using Uber today that the name of the innovative ride-sharing company has become a verb, as in ""to Uber"" somewhere, and yet Uber has been around only since 2010. Uber has disrupted the ride-hailing industry, from making it easier and more affordable to become an Uber driver than a cab driver to rating riders as well as drivers. As an early pioneer in using technology to create a new business model and new efficiencies, Uber is considered one of the most important case studies in the sharing economy.
However, little in-depth information exists on this innovative company. This book traces Uber's origin and evolution in the face of competitive pressures, discusses the company leadership and corporate culture, addresses such controversies as rider and driver safety and sexual harassment of female employees, and explores how the company is addressing these challenges. Students of business, entrepreneurs, and anyone interested in the development and exponential growth of the sharing economy will benefit from reading this book.
By:
B. Yasanthi Perera,
Pia A. Albinsson
Imprint: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions:
Height: 232mm,
Width: 152mm,
Spine: 16mm
Weight: 440g
ISBN: 9798765138281
Series: Corporations That Changed the World
Pages: 256
Publication Date: 23 January 2025
Audience:
College/higher education
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Primary & secondary/elementary & high school
,
Primary
,
Children's (6-12)
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Foreword by Merlyn A. Griffiths Preface and Acknowledgments Introduction Chapter 1 Uber: The Origin and Evolution Chapter 2 Uber's Shapers and Movers: The Leadership Team, Past and Present Chapter 3 Uber's Innovations, Collaborations, and Expansion into New Industries in the Gig Economy Chapter 4 Controversies: Uber in the News Chapter 5 Remaking the Culture Chapter 6 From ""Moving Forward"" to ""Doors Are Always Opening"": Connecting with Driver Partners, Users, and the Community Chapter 7 Moving Forward: The Race to Go Public Index
B. Yasanthi Perera, PhD, is assistant professor of business ethics at Brock University, Canada. Pia A. Albinsson, PhD, is associate professor of marketing at Appalachian State University, USA.
