A/ASSESSMENT RECAP

●   You need to write a 2,000-word individual case study addressing All case study questions below:

Question 1: Suggested 600-700 words

●      Who is responsible for ensuring fair pay and working conditions for workers in the gig economy? What steps can be taken to improve their compensation and working conditions?

Question 2: Suggested 500-600 words

●      How do algorithms used by platform companies (e.g., Grab, Gojek, etc.) in the gig economy affect the well-being of gig workers?

Question 3: Suggested 800-900 words

●      Assuming you are taking the Chief Human Resource Officer role in an iconic gig economy company, recommend FIVE “Best Practices” to enhance the three->five aspects of gig workers’ job-related well-being.

●      Provide your reasons for each “Best Practice” you will have recommended. Please note you can justify your reasoning using cases, statistical data, and first-hand data.

B/KEYWORDS DEFINITION

1.    Gig Economy: A labor market characterized by the prevalence of short-term contracts or freelance work, as opposed to permanent jobs.

2.    Algorithms in HRM: Automated processes used in Human Resource Management for various purposes like recruitment, performance evaluation, and job allocation.

3.    Occupational Injury: An injury that results from a work-related event or from a single instantaneous exposure in the work environment.

4.    Occupational Disease: A disease resulting primarily from exposure to risk factors arising from work activity.

5.    Well-being: The state of being comfortable, healthy, or happy, especially in a workplace context.

6.    Risk Management Principles: The systematic approach to managing and assessing risks to achieve predetermined objectives and protect the welfare of an organization.

7.    Psychosocial Issues: Aspects of work that affect individuals' psychological health and their interpersonal relationships.

8.    Platform Companies: Businesses that provide a digital platform for various services, particularly in the gig economy, such as Uber or TaskRabbit.

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D/DETAILED OUTLINE

Question 1: Suggested 600-700 words

❖   Who is responsible for ensuring fair pay and working conditions for workers in the gig economy?

➢   This question requires an exploration of the entities responsible for fair pay and working conditions in the gig economy, along with the steps to improve these aspects.

➢   It involves discussing legal frameworks, examining the role of different stakeholders (like gig platforms, governments, and worker unions), and analyzing potential solutions.

●      First 1-2 sentences: Definition

Provide a definition of the gig economy

Example: "The gig economy is defined as a labor market characterized by the prevalence of short-term contracts or freelance work, as opposed to permanent or long-term jobs. This economic system emphasizes flexibility and independence, with workers engaging in temporary, flexible jobs, often facilitated by digital platforms (Kuhn & Maleki, 2017). In the gig economy, workers are typically classified as independent contractors rather than traditional employees, which impacts their access to benefits and job security (De Stefano, 2015)."