Tuesday, April 26, 2011

Xerox

             Xerox Corp. has created many technological advances throughout the years including the mouse, windows and the Macintosh computer. Although all these inventions are still around today, Xerox didn't neccesarilly benefit from these products but has been out performed by rival companies. Xerox's problems started in the 1980's when Xerox lost its market of photocopiers to Canon. After numerous attempts at reviving the product, things never really caught back on. In the early, Xerox's success was quite phenomonal, but they never really seemed to invent something that was on the leading edge. In May of 1999, Rick Thoman was brought in as cheif executive advisor. During the next few years, he would find some troubling results that would lead to a company stand-still. "Creative Accounting", was used to show Xerox's Mexican subsidary to look extremely profitable until someone realized that it was all a hoax. The sales had not been what tax statements show but was overstated by $3 billion between 1997 and 2000. This led to more troubles outside of the company. Shareholders were filing lawsuits against Xerox for false investment information. Xerox was dumping shares and bonds which led the company to lose 13% in its net worth. Thoman wanted the chief financial Barry Romeril fired because of this. Romeril however did not lose his job because of his close relationship with Dolan, President of sales. With Xerox's stock declining rapidly, Thoman was fired and Xerox was facing Chapter 11 bankruptcy.

            Xerox seemed to me like a rapidly growing company despite some difficulties. This definitely shows that having the wrong staff could lead to a company meltdown. In this case, Thoman would have been the only one that was trying to work the company in the right direction with the others just screwing around and working for their own good and not that companies.

Job Posting

Rock Religion Denim is a small and upcoming store in the heart of Downtown. Located on Robson Street, Rock Religion Denim is looking for new and energetic professionals to help support this store. We specialize in premium denim brands such as Rock and Republic, Ronan', True Religion, William Rast, Diesel and 7 For All Mankind. As a small independent store, we offer competitive wages as well as possible career advancement in the future. Part-time and full-time positions are available.

Qualifications:
- grade 12 graduation
- previous retail experience
- fan of different types of denim
- excellent customer service
- enthusiastic and up beat
- flexible schedule ( must be able to work minimum of 3 days per week )

Compensation: $11.50+ commission

Please do not reply this article. Drop off resumes in store at 888 Robson Street (Corner of Robson and Burrard)

We would like to thank all applicants for their interest in this position, but only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.