Discussion post: Discuss where robotics, social media, and gene editing (CRISPR) are on the hype cycle. How does its placement affect other pieces within the hype cycle? Provide an example that supports your ideas. Include one source in your response.

Resources: Baltzan, P., and Phillips, A. (2015). Business Driven Information Systems (5th ed).Week 2 articles and videosIt is recommended students search the Internet for a Project Technology Governance Plan template.Scenario: You are an entrepreneur in the process of researching a business development idea. As you create a high-level Information Technology (IT) strategy for your new enterprise, it is important to consider the administration of IT resources. A Technology Governance plan will guide enterprise technology management practices in the context of your goal to incorporate business driven IT. The Technology Governance Plan is intended to provide a high-level guide for the management of IT resources. The Technology Governance Plan is a working document that is expected to change over time as new project details emerge. Create a high-level Project Technology Governance Plan for your project in a minimum of 1,050 words that includes the following information: A description of the governance framework the organization will use to manage the oversight and use of ITA summary of the ethical considerations in the IT governance processAn overview of how IT governance will influence strategic planningCite a minimum of 3 peer-reviewed references from the University of Phoenix Library. Format consistent with APA guidelines. Click the Assignment Files tab to submit your assignment.

Module 4 - CaseBudgeting, Variance Analysis, and Performance EvaluationsAssignment OverviewT&P Fashion ShopsT&P Fashion Shops is a new chain that operates 10 stores in major malls throughout the United States. Each store manager is responsible for preparing a flexible budget for the store. T&P headquarters accumulates and analyzes the information for each store and in the aggregate.Below is the forecast (budgeted income statement) for the Houston store showing the breakdown of fixed and variable expenses in columns two through four. The last column shows the actual results. T&P Fashions - Houston Store Breakdown of Expenses (Forecast) Forecast Fixed Variable Actual Revenues $1,400,000 $1,260,000 Cost of Sales 790,000 790,000 760,000 Gross Profit $610,000 $500,000 Management 182,000 154,700 27,300 182,000 Shop assistants 258,000 154,800 103,200 262,000 Rent 23,200 18,560 4,640 22,000 Utilities 34,800 34,800 31,000 Misc. expenses 24,500 12,250 12,250 29,000 Total expenses $522,500 $526,000 Net income $87,500 $(26,000) ========= ========= Additional InformationVariable expenses are based on revenues and we assume that the percentage remains constant for flexible budgeting purposes.Fixed costs are all within the relevant range.Other expenses are all specific to this store. Headquarters pay for marketing and corporate overhead expenses.Case AssignmentRequired: Computations (use Excel)Prepare a flexible budget and show variances for the year that passed. Indicate whether the flexible budget variances are favorable or unfavorable.Headquarters are contemplating charging each store a 5% marketing expense based on sales. How will that affect the operating profit of the store and the money available for managerial bonuses based on actual results for the past year? Summarize the information in a table.Memo (use Word)Write a 4- or 5-paragraph memo to the division manager explaining the flexible budget variances; how to interpret the information and what action, if any to take. Comment on the 5% marketing proposal too. Start with an introduction and end with a recommendation. Each of the four or five paragraphs should have a heading.Short Essay (use Word)Start with an introduction and end with a summary or conclusion. Use headings.Discuss how to interpret static and flexible budget variances.What are the benefits of variance analysis? How can such analysis be detrimental rather than beneficial to the organization?Assignment ExpectationsEach submission should include two files: (1) An Excel file and (2) a Word document. The Word document shows the memo first and short essay last. Assume a knowledgeable business audience and use required format and length. Individuals in business are busy and want information presented in an organized and concise manner.