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CGEIT · Question #627

Which of the following is the BEST way to help ensure that IT human resources are skilled and available?

The correct answer is D. Align IT human resource (HR) management with business planning. To ensure IT human resources are adequately skilled and available, their management must be aligned with overarching business planning to understand future needs and strategic direction.

Submitted by luis.pe· Apr 18, 2026Governance of Enterprise IT

Question

Which of the following is the BEST way to help ensure that IT human resources are skilled and available?

Options

  • AFocus on outsourcing as an option for supplementing IT human resources.
  • BIntegrate IT training requests with IT budget planning.
  • CAlign IT human resource (HR) management processes with internal training.
  • DAlign IT human resource (HR) management with business planning.

How the community answered

(56 responses)
  • A
    14% (8)
  • B
    4% (2)
  • C
    9% (5)
  • D
    73% (41)

Why each option

To ensure IT human resources are adequately skilled and available, their management must be aligned with overarching business planning to understand future needs and strategic direction.

AFocus on outsourcing as an option for supplementing IT human resources.

Outsourcing is a strategy to supplement resources but doesn't inherently ensure the skill or availability of internal IT staff or align them with strategic business needs.

BIntegrate IT training requests with IT budget planning.

Integrating training requests with budget planning is a tactical step for funding training but doesn't encompass the broader strategic alignment needed for comprehensive HR management.

CAlign IT human resource (HR) management processes with internal training.

Aligning IT HR management processes with internal training focuses on a single aspect of HR development, but lacks the strategic perspective of linking HR to overall business goals and future needs.

DAlign IT human resource (HR) management with business planning.Correct

Aligning IT HR management with business planning ensures that the recruitment, development, and retention of IT staff are directly tied to the organization's strategic objectives and future skill requirements, proactively addressing availability and skill gaps.

Concept tested: Strategic IT HR alignment with business

Source: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/architecture/guide/leadership/cio-perspective-it-strategic-planning

Topics

#IT Human Resources Management#Strategic Alignment#Business-IT Alignment#Workforce Planning

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