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Question 1: IT Governance [50 marks]

According to a variety of studies, IT governance is usually implemented so as to ensure that IT operations and investments deliver more value to the business.

a) Discuss the activities that are required to setup IT governance in an organization. [25 marks]

b) With the aid of examples, discuss the factors that could affect IT governance. [25 marks]

Answer 1

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What is IT governanance in Organization?

IT governance is one or multiple processes that enable the IT staff to better manage risk and operate at its most efficient to the benefit of the organization on the whole.IT governance is a process which works under the corporate governance and its own collection of proceeses that are designed to keep the entire organization work more effectively and efficiently.so its work to get the effecive work from IT department of the organization.

IT governance ensures that IT departments are prepared for what’s next, without losing focus on what matters.

What is IT governance framework?

IT governance framework is a roadmap that defines the methods used by an organization to implement, manage and report on IT governance within said organization.There are so many different types of IT governance frameworks that it merits its own section which are COBIT, AS8015-2005, ITIL,  COSO, CMMI, FAIR etc.

What is required to setup and implement IT governance in the Organization?

When it comes to IT governance, it’s best to approach the implementation and planning of a great process by understanding that one size does not fit all. Here are some tips to get you started.

-> Understand what role IT governance is going to play in your organization, whether it be led by the CIOs or at the department-level.

-> Start with one of the IT governance framework , i listed above like CMMI. There are many that give you actual steps to take to implement successfully, like the COBIT, CMMI which gives inputs, objectives, methods to measure performance, and more.

->IT staff — once it’s implemented, don’t shy away from participation. It might seem like adding extra steps to your day, but the more you can keep your department aligned with the overall business goals, the less you have to validate your value to the company.

Factors that could affect IT governance.

There are many fectors involved which can effect IT governance in th organization and few are below:

They identified 12 factors namely

(1) Senior management support,

(2) Organizational analysis,

(3) Clear governance principles,

(4) Clear IT processes,

(5) Support for ITG processes,

(6) ITG training,

(7) Financial Resources,

(8) Adequate Human Resources,

(9) a Project Champion,

(10) Adequate Project Time,

(11) Stakeholder Involvement and

(12) External Support

These are few factors which can effect ITG.

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