CGEIT · Question #93
Which of the following is the BEST way to demonstrate that IT strategy supports a new enterprise strategy?
The correct answer is D. Map IT programs to business goals. The best way to demonstrate IT strategy alignment with a new enterprise strategy is to explicitly map IT programs to specific business goals.
Question
Which of the following is the BEST way to demonstrate that IT strategy supports a new enterprise strategy?
Options
- AMonitor new key risk indicators (KRIs).
- BMeasure return on IT investments against balanced scorecards.
- CReview and update the portfolio management process.
- DMap IT programs to business goals.
How the community answered
(30 responses)- A3% (1)
- B13% (4)
- C3% (1)
- D80% (24)
Why each option
The best way to demonstrate IT strategy alignment with a new enterprise strategy is to explicitly map IT programs to specific business goals.
Monitoring new key risk indicators (KRIs) is important for risk management but does not directly demonstrate the strategic alignment of IT programs with business goals.
Measuring return on IT investments against balanced scorecards assesses performance and value but is a subsequent step and does not explicitly show the direct mapping of strategy.
Reviewing and updating the portfolio management process is an internal IT governance activity that supports alignment but does not, in itself, demonstrate the alignment to external stakeholders or the business strategy.
Mapping IT programs to business goals directly illustrates how IT initiatives contribute to achieving the overarching enterprise strategy, thereby demonstrating alignment and providing a clear line of sight between IT activities and business outcomes.
Concept tested: IT strategy alignment with business strategy
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