Why Kalanick Taking a Leave From Uber Could Pose Problems

The video discusses the potential leave of absence for Uber's CEO, Travis Kalanick, and its impact on the company's management. It highlights the need for independent board members as recommended by the Eric Holder report. Additionally, it explains Uber's dual stock structure, where Class B shares have more voting power than Class A shares, giving significant control to the company's founders and managers.

What potential impact could Travis Kalanick's leave of absence have on Uber's management?

• It would lead to immediate financial gains.

• It would leave several positions open, causing turmoil.

• It would strengthen the management team.

• It would have no impact on the company.

What challenge is associated with appointing independent board members as per the Eric Holder report?

• The board does not require any new members.

• The positions are difficult to fill at the moment.

• The positions are too easy to fill.

• There are too many candidates available.

How does the dual-class stock structure affect voting rights in a company?

• Voting rights are determined by the number of shares.

• One class of stock has more voting rights than the other.

• Voting rights are not affected by stock class.

• All classes of stock have equal voting rights.

In Uber's dual-class stock structure, what is the voting power of Class B common shares compared to Class A?

• Class B has a 1 to 1 voting power.

• Class B has a 5 to 1 voting power.

• Class B has no voting power.

• Class B has a 10 to 1 voting power.

Who primarily holds the Class B common shares in Uber?

• Managers and founders

• Government officials

• The general public

• External investors