DISCUSSION and ASSIGNMENT in Group:

ETHICAL CONSIDERATIONS: (10 marks)

UBER (page 15-17 in the book) case.

Critical Analysis:Uber'sbusiness model of refusing to follow rules governing the taxi industry has been described as either "disruptive or illegal, depending whom you ask."[1]Which view do you hold and why? Is it an acceptable business practice to break the law? What are the ethical considerations of doing so and how might this impact on or reflect corporate culture?

HINT:

Strategy to adopt to critically analyze a case like this:

1. Read the case thoroughly
2. Summary of the case has to be written.
3. Google search about issues which occurred due to their business model (why they had to get a ban in several countries); literature (cite the information source)
4. To critically analyze:
   1. Arguments in favour of the ban
   2. Alternative argument - how Uber confronted this issue or reacted to the ban (was it disruptive or illegal)
5. Recommendations/ suggestions given by your group members.
6. Groups proposition - 1 or 2 considering the law of the land.