compare the benefits and drawbacks of Google Wallet and Apple Pay from a consumer’s standpoint, a retailer’s standpoint, and a bank’s standpoint.

Read the Module 1 Case Study Assignment 1 and address the following question in a word document and then submit/upload your document. Document format is listed below.Question: In approximately two pages, compare the benefits and drawbacks of Google Wallet and Apple Pay from a consumer’s standpoint, a retailer’s standpoint, and a bank’s standpoint.Your word document should have the following;Title page, with your name, class, date, and assignment identifierBody of the paper (one or two pages) double spaced, 12 point font, New Times Roman, 1-inch margins on all sidesReferences should be identified/listed on a separate page (last page of submission). All references must follow APA format.Save in Word Document Case Study 1: Digital Wallets on Mobile Devices: Apple and GoogleOne of the fastest-growing segments of the online payments business is mobile payments. U.S. mobile payments are expected to reach $140 billion by 2019 and purchases using mobile devices could account for half of all online retail sales by 2017.Google introduced one of the first digital wallet products that would work on a mobile device in 2011 when it also introduced support for the operation of NFC chips in its Android mobile operating system. Google Wallet stores a MasterCard account for users that agree to maintain a cash balance with the card’s issuing bank, so it operates essentially as a debit card. Google Wallet does not charge a fee to merchants or the MasterCard issuing banks, nor does it charge a transaction fee. Instead, it generates revenue from advertisers who pay to display ads, offer coupons or other promotions (specific ads are displayed based on the mobile device’s proximity to the stores that are making the offers). Google Wallet has been slow to catch on with users.In 2014, Apple introduced a digital wallet product for its mobile devices called Apple Pay. In operation, Apple Pay is similar to Google Wallet; however, the infrastructure and revenue model is different. Apple Pay charges the issuing banks a fee of 0.05 percent of the transaction amount and guarantees each transaction; that is, if the transaction is fraudulent, Apple will cover the loss. Credit card companies normally charge merchants a fee ranging between 2 and 3 percent of the transaction amount, so the additional Apple Pay fee serves as a low-priced insurance plan for them. Consumers will not be charged at all for using Apple Pay and will not be given advertising messages. Further, Apple has stated that it does not collect information about consumer buying habits from Apple Pay data. Apple arranged for American Express, Discover, MasterCard, and Visa credit cards to be included in their system, along with a group of large card-issuing banks. They also included major retailers such as Bloomingdales, Disney, Staples, Walgreens and Whole Foods. These participants will be able to collect data on consumer buying habits, but only on those consumers that use their card or shop at their stores. Apple reported that more than a million credit cards were registered with Apple Pay in the first three days it was available. After Apple Pay’s introduction, an increase in the number of retailers that accept NFC payments (as you learned in this chapter, NFC technology is used by both Google Wallet and Apple Pay) caused an increase in the use of Google Wallet. (Schneider 499)Schneider, Gary. Electronic Commerce, 12th Edition. Cengage Learning, 20160226.

Explain how the role of the administrator is different from that of the teacher in program and curriculum planning.

Program and Curriculum PlanningThe word “program” in early childhood education refers to “the planning of the curriculum, which also includes the instructional practices, the daily schedule, the routines for caring for children, and the recreational activities, such as outdoor play” (Gadikowski, 2013, section 4.1). Early childhood administrators are the instructional leaders of their schools and oversee the planning of curriculum. For this assignment, you will choose a particular age group (infants, toddlers, or preschoolers) and outline a program that is developmentally appropriate.Please review the following website for an example of an early childhood program: Primrose School at East LakeIn your paper: a.Explain how the role of the administrator is different from that of the teacher in program and curriculum planning.b.Describe the learning and developmental needs of your chosen age group.c.Analyze how your program will address the cognitive, social, emotional, and physical development of children in this age group (give specific curricular ideas for each area of development) as well as classroom management and the daily schedule.d.Explain how your program aligns with the philosophy, vision, and mission statements you created in Week One.e.Discuss how your program aligns with NAEYC’s indicators of effective curriculum, as outlined in Chapter 4 and found in the article, “Where We Stand on Curriculum, Assessment, and Program Evaluation.” The paper should be five to six pages in length, in addition to the title page and the reference page. Use at least one scholarly source in addition to your text and the NAEYC article. Your paper should also be formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.

What elements of this writing make it technical?

Find a piece of “everyday” technical writing either in your immediate surrounding or on the Internet. Examples of “everyday” technical writing includes items such as a business card, a refrigerator magnet from a plumbing company, or a coupon. Take a picture of the item and upload the image to your post. Please respond to the following questions in 150-300 words per question.What elements of this writing make it technical?How does the text’s language, design, and organization appeals to the targeted audience, purpose, and communication situation?Do you think that you create technical writing? If so, when? For what purposes? How often?As you post,Respond thoughtfully to at least 2 of your peers. Take note of their observations. Do they differ from yours? Provide insightful responses to further the discussion and enhance the way we observe technical communication. This is a helpful exercise to help us understand what makes a document work and what audiences respond to negatively and positively.

What social and ethical issues do the leaders of these firms face today?

Question I – This chapter discusses some key strategic leadership issues (such as privacy and fake news) facing Facebook leaders Sheryl Sandberg and Mark Zuckerberg. Consider other firms mentioned in the chapter such as Amazon, PepsiCo, Uber, VW, and Starbucks. What social and ethical issues do the leaders of these firms face today? Choose a firm or industry and explore the relevant controversial issues it faces. How should strategic leaders address the major issues you have identified?Question II – The “job to do” approach discussed with the Clayton Christensen milkshake example can be useful in a variety of settings. Even when we are the customers ourselves, sometimes we don’t look for better solutions because we get into routines and habits. Think about a situation you sometimes find frustrating in your own life or one you hear others complaining about frequently. Instead of focusing on the annoyance, can you take a step back and look for the real job that needed doing when the frustration occurred? What other options can be developed to “do the job” that may lead to less irritation in these situations?Should be 2 pages APA

Describe the major features of this Website and how each feature can be used to monitor employee benefits.

Due Week 8 and worth 150 pointsGo to the United States Department of Labor Website to read “ Health Plans and Benefits” at http://www.dol.gov/dol/topic/health-plans/cobra.ht m. This Website communicates the current regulations and federal involvement in employee benefits. Navigate the Website to become familiar with its contents.Write a five to seven(5-7) page paper in which you:1.Describe the major features of this Website and how each feature can be used to monitor employee benefits.2.Explain how employers could verify that their employee benefits comply with all federal laws by using this resource.3.Explain how employees would use this information to ensure their benefits rights are protected.4.Create an outline of the Website so that you could orient others to its usefulness for regulatory compliance.5.Use at least five (5) quality academic resources in this assignment. Note: Wikipedia and other Websites do not quality as academic resources.Your assignment must follow these formatting requirements:•Be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides; citations and references must follow APA or school-specific format. Check with your professor for any additional instructions.•Include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student’s name, the professor’s name, the course title, and the date. The cover page and the reference page are not included in the required assignment page length.The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are:•Explain a benefit plan as part of an overall competitive compensation strategy and the policies to administer the benefits.•Evaluate organizational policies that facilitate the administration of benefits.•Use technology and information resources to research issues in total rewards.•Write clearly and concisely about total rewards using proper writing mechanics.Grading for this assignment will be based on answer quality, logic / organization of the paper, and language and writing skills, using the following rubric: 1539 Words6 SourcesAPA Format

What was gravity at his location?

A mountain climber, who has has physics in high school, figures out the gravity at his location in the mountains. He used a 4.0 m length of string and found that with a rock tied at its end , its period as a pendulum was 4.1 seconds. What was gravity at his location?

What does “icon” or Iconography mean in relation to Byzantine Art?

Writing REQUIREMENTS:Answer the following prompts AFTER you have read the readings, and the information on this link Iconoclastic controversies (Links to an external site.):1.What does “icon” or Iconography mean in relation to Byzantine Art?2.What does iconoclasm mean? 3. What happened as a result of Emperor Leo III’s stance against religious representations in 726 CE? 4. What was the counter-argument presented by the iconophiles (pro-icons)? 5. Give an example of how Iconoclasm is still happening in the 21st century.Include no less than 3 image examples that support your arguments, they can be images from c.500–800: Early Medieval Art or c.780–900: Carolingian Art, or from 21st century ( war/protest images) examples.Word count: at least 750 words MLA Formating, including captions on your images.At least one artwork must be chosen that reflects work from Early Medieval/Byzantine Art

Explanation of the value and purpose of IT audits for SCOPE

The following scenario will be used throughout all six weeks of the course. Imagine you are an IT manager at Gail Industries. The company has a client, Smallville Collections Processing Entity (SCOPE), which requires an annual IT audit to ensure contract compliance. Few of Gail Industries staff have been involved in an IT audit before. The CEO has asked you to prepare a presentation to all Gail Industries staff in preparation.Read the Gail Industries Case Study.Prepare a 2- to 4-page Q&A handout for IT staff members about the upcoming audit on topics listed below. There should be at least 2 questions per topic, and answers should be at least 90 words in length. Include the items below as part of the Q&A:Explanation of the value and purpose of IT audits for SCOPE Description of how to respond to auditor requests and questionsReasons that the client requires regular auditsDescription of the legal and regulatory requirements for the auditFormat your citations according to APA guidelines. Submit your assignment.

What is the difference between IPv4 and IPv6?

Answer the following questionsWhat is the difference between IPv4 and IPv6? Why do we have both? Which is better? What is a subnet mask? What is a hostname? What is a domain name? What is a FQDN? What is DNS? mDNS? DNS-SD? Dynamic DNS/DynDNS? What are packets? What are datagrams? What are frames? What is packet switching? Packet forwarding? IP forwarding? Port forwarding? What is NAT? ARP? RIP? What is the difference between dynamic and static routing? What is routing? What are routing tables? What is a default gateway? What is TCP? What is UDP? How do TCP and UDP matter on networks?What is a 3-way handshake in networking?

Should vaccines be required for Children?

Topic: Should vaccines be required for Children?state your position on the issue, and identify three premise reasonsDisagree with vaccines being required in childrenOpposing reasonsVaccine-preventable diseases have not disappeared so vaccination is still necessary.Vaccines provide economic benefits for society.The ingredients in vaccines are safe in the amounts used.For the three premises (reasons) that oppose your position on the issue, answer these “believing” questionsWhat’s interesting or helpful in this view?What would I notice if I believed this view?In what sense or under what conditions might this idea be true?Include an introductory paragraph and concluding paragraph.Address the main ideas in body paragraphs with a topic sentence and supporting sentences.Adhere to standard rules of English grammar, punctuation, mechanics, and spelling.This prewriting assignment has no page requirement.There is no requirement at this time to include references in the assignment.