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IT management has reported difficulty retaining qualified IT personnel to support the organization's new strategy Given that outsourcing is not a viable approach, which of the following would be the B

The correct answer is B. Direct the development of a strategic HR plan for IT. To address the difficulty in retaining qualified IT personnel, IT governance should direct the development of a strategic HR plan specifically for IT.

Submitted by fatima_kr· Apr 18, 2026Governance of Enterprise IT

Question

IT management has reported difficulty retaining qualified IT personnel to support the organization's new strategy Given that outsourcing is not a viable approach, which of the following would be the BEST way for IT governance to address this situation?

Options

  • AImplement an incentive-based employee referral program
  • BDirect the development of a strategic HR plan for IT
  • CRecommend enhancements to the online recruiting platform specific to IT
  • DWork with HR to enhance compensation packages for IT personnel

How the community answered

(22 responses)
  • A
    14% (3)
  • B
    45% (10)
  • C
    32% (7)
  • D
    9% (2)

Why each option

To address the difficulty in retaining qualified IT personnel, IT governance should direct the development of a strategic HR plan specifically for IT.

AImplement an incentive-based employee referral program

Implementing an incentive-based employee referral program is a tactical recruitment tool, but it does not address the underlying strategic issues contributing to retention difficulties.

BDirect the development of a strategic HR plan for ITCorrect

Directing the development of a strategic HR plan for IT ensures a comprehensive and long-term approach to talent management, addressing recruitment, retention, development, and succession planning specifically for IT personnel. This holistic strategy aligns HR efforts with IT's strategic objectives, making it the most effective way for IT governance to resolve ongoing staffing challenges.

CRecommend enhancements to the online recruiting platform specific to IT

Recommending enhancements to an online recruiting platform is a tactical improvement to a specific hiring channel, not a strategic solution for overall IT talent retention.

DWork with HR to enhance compensation packages for IT personnel

Working with HR to enhance compensation packages is one component of retention, but it is not as comprehensive or strategic as developing a full HR plan for IT talent management.

Concept tested: Strategic IT human resources planning

Topics

#IT governance role#Strategic HR planning#IT talent retention#Resource management

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