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What is the focus of IT governance?
What is the focus of IT governance?
- Information technology (IT) and its performance and risk management (correct)
- Board-level executives' decisions
- Short-term goals of IT management
- Total Quality Management and ISO 9001 Quality management system
Why is there an interest in IT governance within organizations?
Why is there an interest in IT governance within organizations?
- To defer key IT decisions to IT management and business leaders
- To prioritize short-term goals of IT management
- To involve only board members and executive management
- To focus value creation efforts on strategic objectives and better manage performance (correct)
Who does IT governance systematically involve?
Who does IT governance systematically involve?
- Only staff and customers
- Board members, executive management, staff, customers, communities, investors, and regulators (correct)
- Only board members and executive management
- IT management and business leaders
Where has IT governance evolved from?
Where has IT governance evolved from?
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What can be in conflict with the best interests of other stakeholders without proper oversight in IT governance?
What can be in conflict with the best interests of other stakeholders without proper oversight in IT governance?
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Study Notes
Focus of IT Governance
- The focus of IT governance is on ensuring that IT resources are utilized in a way that is aligned with the organization's overall strategy and goals.
Importance of IT Governance
- There is an interest in IT governance within organizations because it helps to ensure that IT investments are generating value and achieving desired outcomes.
Stakeholders in IT Governance
- IT governance systematically involves the board of directors, executive management, IT management, and other stakeholders.
Evolution of IT Governance
- IT governance has evolved from traditional IT management, which focused on the technical aspects of IT, to a more strategic and integrated approach that considers the entire organization.
Importance of Oversight in IT Governance
- Without proper oversight, IT decisions can be in conflict with the best interests of other stakeholders, such as customers, employees, and shareholders.
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Test your knowledge of IT governance with this quiz. Explore key concepts, principles, and best practices in managing IT performance and risk within organizations.
