Research the issues faced by Xerox from 2000–2010 and the solutions found

Scanners and Xerox

With the advent of scanners and the universality of the portable document format (PDF), the market for optical copiers is shrinking rapidly. Can a company such as Xerox Corporation survive? In this assignment, you will address this question.

Research the issues faced by Xerox from 2000–2010 and the solutions found using the assigned readings, the Argosy University online library resources, and the Internet. Specifically review the company’s annual report at the following:

Respond to the following:

• Identify multiple business pressures on Xerox.
• Describe some of the company’s response strategies.
• Identify the role of IT as a contributor to the business technology pressures (for example, obsolescence).
• Identify the role of IT as a facilitator of Xerox’s critical response activities.
• Support your positions with reasons and examples based on your research.

Write a 2–3-page paper in Word format. Apply APA standards to citation of sources. 

analyze how information systems affect the firm’s strategic and competitive position.

Discussion—Technology and Strategic/Competitive Position

Apple Inc. is known for its state-of-the-art designs for products such as the iPhone, but most are unaware that Apple has used technology to streamline its supply chain management and operational systems to provide competitive pricing. This use of technology has allowed the company to under price its competitors and yet maintain a 25 percent margin on their products. The use of information technology has provided Apple with a strategic and competitive position which most of their competitors find difficult to match or exceed.

Using  a real-world example from your research, analyze how information systems affect the firm’s strategic and competitive position.

Using the assigned readings and the  University online library resources, explain how information technology:

• Impacts competitive rivalry, such as pricing, promotion, and distribution
• Enables or dissuades new entrants
• Enables customers to achieve greater bargaining power
• Enables suppliers to gain more bargaining power
• Gives rise to substitute products or services that threaten the existing market

Give reasons and examples from your research to support your responses.

Write your initial response in approximately 2 pages. Apply APA standards to citation of sources

What are the benefits and challenges associated with public and private blockchain

Discuss the following: 1. What are the benefits and challenges associated with public and private blockchain and which has the most potential for application in human resource management? You are required to cite this week’s assigned readings in your paper. You may also cite prior week’s reading assignments and external sources if you wish.

Use the following headings to organize your paper: Introduction, Question 1, Conclusion, References

 Writing Requirements for all Assignments:

• References MUST be cited within your paper in APA format. Your reference page and in-text citations must match 100%. Papers without in-text citations will earn failing grades.
• Always include a cover page and reference page with all submissions
• Your paper must have headings in it. For discussion posts Introduction, Prompt/Question, and Conclusion will suffice as headings.  
• Provide the EXACT web link for all online sources – do not provide just the home page, but the EXACT LINK – I check all sources
• No abbreviations, no contractions – write formally
• Write in the third person formal voice (no first or second person pronouns)
• Write MORE than the minimum requirement of the word count assigned
• As always, the word count is ONLY for the BODY of the paper – the cover page, reference page, and / or Appendix (if included) do not count towards the word count for the paper
• Indent the first line of each new paragraph five spaces
• Refer to the example APA paper in the getting started folder under the content tab if you need an example. Also, a power is provided under the information tab that addresses APA format.
• Use double-spacing / zero point line spacing, a running header, page numbers, and left justify the margins.

Mandatory readings – 

  Berke, A. (2017, March 7). How safe are Blockchains? IT depends. Harvard Business Review, 51-60.

Network defense system | Computer Science homework help

It is essential to have a basic understanding of network defense topologies in order to properly comprehend the defensive strategies deployed by companies to protect their information assets.

Use the Cisco Packet Tracer application to create a network diagram that makes use of the following devices listed below, which belong to Company X. The diagram should illustrate your knowledge of network defense by placing network assets in their proper location, so as to ensure their protection. Include, within the diagram, any small office/home office (SOHO) solutions that will be used to protect either the infrastructure or end-user devices.

Within the diagram make sure to include at a minimum:

1. 10 mobile devices (phones/laptops/tablets)
2. Five desktop/stationary computers
3. Two servers (file/email)
4. One printer
5. One router/firewall
6. One WAN/gateway connection
7. One switch
8. One corresponding backup/replication asset for disaster recovery (local or remote storage/server)

Note: Any IP addresses used should be labeled next to the corresponding device.

Then, create a report outlining the abilities of the network topology in reference to securing network devices and other information assets used by Company X. Make sure to address the following within the report:

1. A detailed explanation of the topology design addressing the “why” and “how” of the topology defenses solution and design, specifically threat models, motivations (such as insider threat), and ideologies
2. Network defense solution list (i.e., software/hardware used to protect information assets)
3. Encryption policies used by the network and end-users
4. Disaster plan recovery, including restoration plans

When completing the report for this assignment, refer to the “Report Template.” 

APA style is not required, but solid academic writing is expected.

This assignment uses a basic scoring guide, provided by your instructor. Please review the scoring guide prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.

Analyze the role that culture played in this video.

Watch the Let’s Break a Deal video. Analyze the role that culture played in this video. What went wrong and why? What should Michael and Norio have done differently? Be sure to discuss both verbal and nonverbal cues.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Sqc_cClYhg

From the reading and the video clips, describe schizophrenia

Etta can be found in this module.  In the video clip the psychiatrist talks you through the video and Etta’s diagnosis. Pay attention to the symptoms and criteria for schizophrenia and be able to list the criteria Etta meets to warrant her diagnosis. What sub-type of schizophrenia does she appear to have? Describe what Positive and Negative symptoms are. 

Specifically respond to these 5 questions (each worth 2 points)

1. From the reading and the video clips, describe schizophrenia, the symptoms and criteria as if you are describing them to someone who has never heard of schizophrenia. Do not copy-paste the criteria. (2pts)

2. Describe Etta’s symptoms as seen in the video. (2pts)

3. Which subtype of schizophrenia does she seem to meet criteria for? (2 pts)

4. Describe what Positive and Negative symptoms are as they relate to the diagnosis of schizophrenia. (2pts)

5. Finally, what is your reaction to Etta? (2pts)

What are best practices you can use daily in inclusive instructional environments?

What are best practices you can use daily in inclusive instructional environments? 

All Discussion Question responses will be posted to the appropriate discussion thread. Daily participation will take place within the discussion threads for each week. Discussion question responses must be 200-300 words in length and include at least 1 academic resource (other than the textbook).  Websites, Wikipedia, Dictionary.com, etc. do not count as academic sources.  Academic sources are peer-reviewed scholarly journals and/or education publications found in the research databases.

Discuss three ways you can design meaningful learning experiences for your future students.

Discuss three ways you can design meaningful learning experiences for your future students. How can you meet the needs of all learners? Describe an example of a lesson in which you would create a meaningful learning experience that engages and empowers all learners.

Discussion question responses are due Wednesday and must be at least 200-300 words in length and include a minimum of one peer-reviewed, scholarly resource in APA format. Each discussion question warrants at least two substantive peer responses. Refer to the syllabus for requirements.

Select an area of literacy instruction that would benefit the teachers in your school.

Session 3 Assignment: Literacy Plan Critique

Directions

Find your school or district’s  Literacy Plan (all districts were required to submit one to the State Department of Education in 2017). Select an area of literacy instruction that would benefit the teachers in your school. Write a critique of the literacy plan for your school or district based on the ideas from Chapter 5 of Taking Action on Adolescent Literacy, by Irvin, Meltzer, and Dukes (see attached). Be sure to cite at least three references (see attached also) to the resources provided in this session in your response, including the work you’re using to base your critique on.

Follow the steps below to complete this assignment:

1. Create a new document of your choosing (Word, Google Docs, Open Office – anything that can be saved/exported to PDF format).
2. Write your critique. Make sure that it is approximately 500 words. Make sure to reference the grading rubric in either the syllabus or below this assignment description to understand word requirement expectations.
3. Save your critique as a PDF file with the naming convention Critique_FirstNameLastName. If your name is Walter Payton, your document name would be Critique_WalterPayton.
4. Upload and submit your saved document to the upload interface below.

critical needs at the state or local level of law enforcement in order to fight computer crime more effectively.

Cyber Crimes, Interagency Partnerships, Local Law Enforcement Cyber Response 

1. Identify the four critical needs at the state or local level of law enforcement in order to fight computer crime more effectively. 
2. Discuss the concept of “going dark.” How does this present a problem for law enforcement agencies in the fight against cybercrime?

Needs to be 2 pages