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Ali H. Kobeissi commented on the post, Case Question: Volkswagen Process Assessment, on the site 9 years, 7 months ago
The new system surpassed the old by a huge margin. I agree with the majority here that the old system was imperfect, but the new system, even though it organized the process better, had its flaws. The new system ranked projects in order to receive funding but it left out projects that could have great impacts. The creation of the “blueprint” was a…[Read more]
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Ali H. Kobeissi commented on the post, Case Question: Volkswagen Process Assessment, on the site 9 years, 7 months ago
Nicholas, I agree with your findings that the whole system is operating on a pre-determined rule. Why not utilize some form of 70/20/10 rule like Google. No idea is too far fetched and Google was to stand behind the initiative to create new ideas. Now, Google’s operating budget is much higher than VWoA, but it would level the playing fields and…[Read more]
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Ali H. Kobeissi commented on the post, Case Question: Airbnb — "EJ" Incident, on the site 9 years, 7 months ago
Chris,
regardless of fault, AirBnB should of stepped up almost immediately to get in front of the incident and offer any help to investigate the incident. I would of hoped to see that AirBnB also offer the host some kind of remedy to replace some of her belongings and offer to investigate the renter. I am sure they learned their lesson with…[Read more]
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Ali H. Kobeissi commented on the post, Case Question: Airbnb — "EJ" Incident, on the site 9 years, 7 months ago
I agree. It is obvious that if a door is locked, there must be something valuable on the other side, or a potential shrine haha – I would say the host is somewhat to blame for putting herself at risk.
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Ali H. Kobeissi commented on the post, Reading Question: Can you trust Yelp ratings?, on the site 9 years, 7 months ago
It is hard to describe how I would explain Yelp’s rating service since I do not have a 5 year old but it would be relatively simple. Yelp will approve only a select number of comments for each business. Several businesses advertise through yelp, (I have dealt for a few in the past) and I can attest that only Positive and select negative feedback…[Read more]
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Ali H. Kobeissi commented on the post, Reading Question: Security and Fraud, on the site 9 years, 8 months ago
Do you think retailers, payment processors, and credit card companies are doing enough to keep your financial information secure? Or, is a certain level of fraud just a cost of doing business?
Honestly I don’t think they are. There should be a new standard of processing payments regardless of the method. Credit Card companies are putting chips…[Read more]
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Ali H. Kobeissi commented on the post, Progress Report for Week Ending, February 16, on the site 9 years, 8 months ago
Nicole, that is actually a great point. There should be red flags as to what the host should leave in the house. As I mentioned in my posts, you can never really trust those staying in your home. Locked doors means stay out and the renter did not care about the host. The host should of realized that she is putting all her belongings at risk and…[Read more]
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Ali H. Kobeissi commented on the post, Reading Question: Platform Culture, on the site 9 years, 8 months ago
Chris, Uber drivers are well compensated regardless of fees. During peak times and especially holidays, Drivers are made more for their services. I know a few drivers personally and they are making 70,000-100,000$ Regardless of fees, I think that they are paid exceptionally well for driving their own vehicles and being their own bosses.
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Ali H. Kobeissi commented on the post, Reading Question: Platform Culture, on the site 9 years, 8 months ago
I love using Uber when I am in town or in NYC. They are always around, and the drivers are very friendly. You can always depend on them to take you where you need to go. In many instances I would stop a cab and tell him where I am going, then he drives off. And they ask why they are losing business! There are different variations of Uber. You can…[Read more]
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Ali H. Kobeissi commented on the post, Case Question: Airbnb — Information Sharing, on the site 9 years, 8 months ago
Brandon, I like you idea of providing a security deposit. It will insure that a property will not be damaged and when the renter has left and the home inspected, the deposit is returned. I was thinking along providing a CC to AirBnB, similar to what hotels do. But your idea might be easier and simpler. The profile idea is also great, but I would…[Read more]
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Ali H. Kobeissi commented on the post, Case Question: Airbnb — Information Sharing, on the site 9 years, 8 months ago
What kinds of information do you think hosts should know about renters? As a potential renter, how much information would you be willing to give?
I look at it like I am renting a hotel room for the night. You are in a strange house and you are responsible for all the items in the room. Hotels have the same policy; damage anything in the room,…[Read more]
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Ali H. Kobeissi commented on the post, Integrating the Internet of Things, on the site 9 years, 8 months ago
Rachel, I also am a big fan of the Lifehacker site as well as Gizmodo and Engadget. I am a tech nerd so to say and I read almost every site on a daily basis. Lifehacker provides great tools for daily use whether it is in the kitchen, or on the go. It is interesting to see topics they cover on a daily basis. Have you read the comments too? Some of…[Read more]
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Ali H. Kobeissi commented on the post, Case Question: Airbnb — "EJ" Incident, on the site 9 years, 8 months ago
Is there anything Airbnb could have done in advance to avoid the “EJ” incident?
Yes, AirBnB did bring about a new way of renting someone’s home. However, with other sites such as eBay, Yelp and Amazon, AirBnB should of taken an initiative to protect the homes that were rented. The case mentions several ways to identify and protect each par…[Read more]
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Ali H. Kobeissi commented on the post, Progress Report for Week Ending, September 22, on the site 9 years, 8 months ago
Professor I am a little confused as to which tab we are posting in. I see a discussion question tab and a student post tab. Prior to the 19th, we are simply replying to the very fist post “Favorite Things”? Then, for the class work, are we posting in the discussion board or student posts? Also, we are creating new posts and then replying to other…[Read more]