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CGEIT · Question #350

A CIO of an enterprise is concerned that IT and the business have different priorities. Which of the following would BEST demonstrate the current state of strategic alignment?

The correct answer is C. Balanced scorecard. To best demonstrate the current state of strategic alignment between IT and business when priorities diverge, a Balanced Scorecard is the most effective tool.

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

Question

A CIO of an enterprise is concerned that IT and the business have different priorities. Which of the following would BEST demonstrate the current state of strategic alignment?

Options

  • AIT maturity model
  • BBusiness case
  • CBalanced scorecard
  • DIT investment status

How the community answered

(35 responses)
  • A
    11% (4)
  • B
    6% (2)
  • C
    80% (28)
  • D
    3% (1)

Why each option

To best demonstrate the current state of strategic alignment between IT and business when priorities diverge, a Balanced Scorecard is the most effective tool.

AIT maturity model

An IT maturity model assesses the current state and capabilities of IT processes, but it does not directly measure the strategic alignment of IT with overall business objectives.

BBusiness case

A business case justifies a specific project or investment but does not offer an overarching view of strategic alignment across the entire enterprise's IT landscape.

CBalanced scorecardCorrect

A Balanced Scorecard (BSC) provides a comprehensive view of organizational performance by integrating multiple perspectives, including financial, customer, internal business processes, and learning and growth. It effectively translates strategic objectives into measurable performance indicators, thereby demonstrating how IT contributes to overall business goals and highlighting any misalignments in priorities.

DIT investment status

IT investment status tracks the progress and expenditure of IT projects, but it does not inherently demonstrate whether these investments are strategically aligned with broader business priorities.

Concept tested: Balanced Scorecard for strategic alignment

Topics

#Strategic alignment#IT governance#Performance measurement#Balanced Scorecard

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