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What is the main concern of shareholders regarding IT investments in an organization?
What is the main concern of shareholders regarding IT investments in an organization?
Why is IT governance critical in an organization?
Why is IT governance critical in an organization?
What is the difference between IT and other departments like HR and Finance?
What is the difference between IT and other departments like HR and Finance?
What is the primary focus of IT governance?
What is the primary focus of IT governance?
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What could happen if an IT director orders unnecessary resources?
What could happen if an IT director orders unnecessary resources?
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Why do board members struggle with IT decisions?
Why do board members struggle with IT decisions?
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What is one of the primary concerns of suppliers of finance in corporate governance?
What is one of the primary concerns of suppliers of finance in corporate governance?
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What is the main difference between corporate governance and IT governance?
What is the main difference between corporate governance and IT governance?
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Who typically makes up a company's board of directors?
Who typically makes up a company's board of directors?
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What is considered a good governance practice in corporate governance?
What is considered a good governance practice in corporate governance?
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What is a difference in expectations for corporate governance between countries?
What is a difference in expectations for corporate governance between countries?
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What did Shleifer and Vishny (1997) define corporate governance as?
What did Shleifer and Vishny (1997) define corporate governance as?
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What is the primary focus of operational integration in an organization?
What is the primary focus of operational integration in an organization?
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According to Henderson and Venkatraman, what is the limitation of a bivariate approach to business/IT alignment?
According to Henderson and Venkatraman, what is the limitation of a bivariate approach to business/IT alignment?
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What is the purpose of 'business/IT principles' in an organization?
What is the purpose of 'business/IT principles' in an organization?
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What is the key difference between strategic integration and operational integration?
What is the key difference between strategic integration and operational integration?
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What is the main advantage of adopting a multivariate approach to business/IT alignment?
What is the main advantage of adopting a multivariate approach to business/IT alignment?
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What is the primary goal of business/IT alignment in an organization?
What is the primary goal of business/IT alignment in an organization?
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What is the main difference between governance and management according to Sohal and Fitzpatrick?
What is the main difference between governance and management according to Sohal and Fitzpatrick?
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What is the primary goal of Enterprise Governance of IT?
What is the primary goal of Enterprise Governance of IT?
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What is the purpose of the six principles outlined in ISO/IEC 38500:2015?
What is the purpose of the six principles outlined in ISO/IEC 38500:2015?
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What is the primary responsibility of individuals and groups within an organization according to Principle 1 of ISO/IEC 38500:2015?
What is the primary responsibility of individuals and groups within an organization according to Principle 1 of ISO/IEC 38500:2015?
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What is the relationship between authority and responsibility in ISO/IEC 38500:2015?
What is the relationship between authority and responsibility in ISO/IEC 38500:2015?
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What is the year of the latest release of the ISO/IEC standard for Corporate Governance of IT?
What is the year of the latest release of the ISO/IEC standard for Corporate Governance of IT?
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What type of IT capabilities focus on the delivery of IT solutions?
What type of IT capabilities focus on the delivery of IT solutions?
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What is essential for achieving higher levels of IT maturity?
What is essential for achieving higher levels of IT maturity?
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What determines the success of IT governance?
What determines the success of IT governance?
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What is Enterprise Governance of IT concerned with?
What is Enterprise Governance of IT concerned with?
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What type of IT capabilities enable the business to create value out of IT investments?
What type of IT capabilities enable the business to create value out of IT investments?
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What is a key aspect of IT governance?
What is a key aspect of IT governance?
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