The CEO of a large enterprise has announced me commencement of a major business expansion that will double the size of the organization. IT will need to support the expected demand expansion. What sho

Reviewing the resource utilization matrix is a tactical step that should follow strategic planning; without an updated strategy, it's unclear what resources are needed or how they should be utilized.

Recruiting IT resources is a critical action but must be guided by an updated IT strategic plan that defines the required roles, skills, and scale necessary for the expansion.

Embedding IT personnel in business units is an organizational or operational restructuring decision that would stem from the updated strategic plan, not the immediate first step.

A significant business expansion fundamentally changes the enterprise's strategic direction and demands, requiring the IT strategic plan to be updated first. This ensures that all subsequent IT initiatives, resource allocations, and investments are aligned with and effectively support the new, expanded business goals before any tactical steps are taken.