Uber

Definition

Uber is a ride-sharing company that utilizes a digital platform to connect independent drivers with passengers in need of transportation services. It exemplifies the shift towards gig economy structures within modern organizational design, emphasizing flexibility and decentralized operations.

Related terms

Gig Economy:

An economic system based on flexible, temporary, or freelance jobs, often involving connecting with clients or customers through an online platform.

Decentralization:

The transfer of decision-making power and assignment of accountability and responsibility for results to lower levels within an organization.

Digital Platform: A business model that enables interaction between producers and consumers of goods, services, or social interactions over digital networks