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The Gig Economy, Uber
Drivers engage in gig work, providing…
The Gig Economy
Theory
Transactional Theory
Focuses on short-term transactions between workers and employers.
Emphasizes flexibility and independence for workers.
Social Exchange Theory
Highlights the give-and-take relationship between workers and employers.
Workers exchange labor for pay and flexibility.
Network Theory
Emphasizes the role of digital platforms in connecting workers with job opportunities.
Networks facilitate the exchange of labor and capital in the gig economy.
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Uber
Drivers engage in gig work, providing transportation services through the Uber platform.
Illustrates the transactional nature of gig work, where drivers exchange their labor for pay
Upwork
Freelancers offer their skills and services to clients worldwide through the Upwork platform.
Demonstrates the global reach of gig opportunities facilitated by digital networks.
TaskRabbit
Taskers perform various tasks for clients, from household chores to administrative work.
Exemplifies the flexibility and diversity of gig work available through online platforms
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By exploring the theories, historical development, and real-life examples of the gig economy, we gain a comprehensive understanding of its dynamics, challenges, and implications for workers and society.
References
Mehta, B. S. (2023). Changing Nature of Work and the Gig Economy: Theory and Debate. FIIB Business Review, 12(3), 227-237. https://doi.org/10.1177/2319714520968294Duggan, J. et al. (2022) Work in the gig economy : a research overview. Abingdon, Oxon ; Routledge. Tekleab, A. (2019) Work in the gig economy. Kristine M. Kuhn & Tera Lynn Galloway (eds.). Place of publication not identified: Emerald Publishing.De Ruyter, A. et al. (2018) Gig work and the fourth industrial revolution: Journal of International Affairs, 72(1), pp.37-39.