Uber Names Ex-Orbitz CEO as Chief Operating Officer

Uber Names Ex-Orbitz CEO as Chief Operating Officer

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Uber has appointed a new COO, a former CEO of Orbitz, to help manage global challenges. The new COO has a history with Uber's CEO, Dara Khosrowshahi, and brings expertise in travel and customer service. Uber faces regulatory challenges and needs stability, which the new COO is expected to provide.

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

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Who has been appointed as the Chief Operating Officer at Uber?

Dara Khosrowshahi

Erik Newcomer

Tom Giles

A former CEO of Orbitz

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What was one of the reasons Dara Khosrowshahi decided to appoint a COO?

To focus solely on marketing strategies

To manage the increasing global challenges

To reduce the company's workforce

To expand into new markets

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What is one of the responsibilities Dara Khosrowshahi has to manage as CEO of Uber?

Developing new software

Hiring drivers

Negotiating with SoftBank

Designing new vehicles

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

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How does the new COO's experience in the travel industry benefit Uber?

By reducing travel costs

By enhancing customer service

By improving vehicle design

By increasing driver recruitment

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Why is stability important for Uber at this time?

Due to a recent increase in profits

Because of a new product launch

Following a tumultuous year and leadership changes

To prepare for a merger