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What is the primary role of financial management in IT service provision?
What is the primary role of financial management in IT service provision?
- It eliminates the need for business case preparation.
- It focuses solely on reducing IT costs.
- It prioritizes the selection of service providers based solely on cost.
- It assists in quantifying IT’s value and contributions. (correct)
Why is quantifying anticipated costs and benefits important in a business case?
Why is quantifying anticipated costs and benefits important in a business case?
- It provides detailed financial forecasts without any specific focus on business outcomes.
- It aids decision-making and aligns with service improvement KPIs. (correct)
- It is essential for regulatory compliance only.
- It simplifies the portfolio management process without considerations of quality.
What is a key consideration in service portfolio management regarding service providers?
What is a key consideration in service portfolio management regarding service providers?
- All service providers must conform to the same pricing structure regardless of service quality.
- Only internal providers should be used to ensure quality.
- The cheapest service provider is always the best choice.
- Service assets and capabilities must determine who can provide the best value. (correct)
What should a business case incorporate when preparing for service decision-making?
What should a business case incorporate when preparing for service decision-making?
How does quality play a role in selecting service providers?
How does quality play a role in selecting service providers?
What is the primary challenge in calculating the initial investment and maintenance costs for IT service assets?
What is the primary challenge in calculating the initial investment and maintenance costs for IT service assets?
How can the decision to invest in one service affect other services?
How can the decision to invest in one service affect other services?
What factor might justify the continued investment in a service even if it has high costs?
What factor might justify the continued investment in a service even if it has high costs?
What is a 'loss leader' in the context of IT services?
What is a 'loss leader' in the context of IT services?
Why might it be problematic to assign the full cost of shared service assets to individual services?
Why might it be problematic to assign the full cost of shared service assets to individual services?
How does demand management play a role in services like Ben's booking facility?
How does demand management play a role in services like Ben's booking facility?
What impact does an investment in a loss leader have on overall service offerings?
What impact does an investment in a loss leader have on overall service offerings?
What might happen if the calculation for the NPV of a new site does not account for shared hosting costs accurately?
What might happen if the calculation for the NPV of a new site does not account for shared hosting costs accurately?
Flashcards
Financial Management's role in IT
Financial Management's role in IT
Financial management helps IT services quantify their value and business contributions, highlighting IT's strategic importance to the business.
Business Cases in ITIL
Business Cases in ITIL
Documents detailing the costs and benefits of IT services, focusing on customer value outcomes, and quantifying expected costs and benefits (though not always purely financially).
Service Provider Selection
Service Provider Selection
Determining the best provider for each service based on their capabilities, resources, and ability to deliver desired customer outcomes, considering quality thresholds alongside cost.
Service Portfolio decisions
Service Portfolio decisions
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Quantifying Benefits
Quantifying Benefits
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Shared Service Assets
Shared Service Assets
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Service Asset Investment
Service Asset Investment
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Interdependent Services
Interdependent Services
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Service Lifetime
Service Lifetime
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Intangible Benefits
Intangible Benefits
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Loss Leader Service
Loss Leader Service
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Booking Facility (Loss Leader Example)
Booking Facility (Loss Leader Example)
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Demand Management
Demand Management
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Study Notes
IT Service Availability and Investment
- IT services rely on shared assets (hardware, software, infrastructure, people)
- Calculating service asset costs is complex due to shared resources
- Investing in one service can impact the NPV of others
- Service lifecycles require ongoing investment and potential retirement decisions
- Intangible benefits (e.g., brand trust) may outweigh service costs
- Loss leaders (services costing more than their revenue) can support other services
- Examples: farm booking system that facilitates visitor numbers and other sales.
Business Cases for Services
- Services need business cases to justify continuation or retirement
- Business cases consider costs and benefits, often focusing on financial metrics
- Business cases can quantify anticipated costs and benefits in financial terms
- Quantifying benefits with key performance indicators (KPIs) enhances decision-making
- The ITIL Service Strategy core book highlights financial management's ability to assess value and quantify opportunities created by IT services.
Service Provider Selection
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Key aspects of service portfolio management: who delivers services?
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External and internal service providers both can be considered when calculating service value.
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Quality thresholds (requirements) must be applied in selecting providers
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Best value involves a service provider with the capability to deliver the best customer outcome.
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Business cases and financial assessments aid rational decisions about service provision and prioritization.
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