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When considering the sourcing model for IT factor, and the design factor value is outsourcing, which of the following should be a management objective priority?
Suggested Answer: B
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According to the COBIT 2019 Design Guide:
'When outsourcing is selected as the sourcing model, managing relationships with external vendors becomes a top governance and management priority to ensure service quality, compliance, and accountability.'
This makes APO08 Managed Relationships the essential management objective for ensuring outsourcing success. While security and performance are important, managing relationships is the core requirement in an outsourced model.
24 comments · newest first
CH
Chanel
2 days ago
D is about monitoring. We need to ensure performance is up to par.
CL
Clement
7 days ago
True, but if relationships are strong, security can be managed better.
BR
Broderick
12 days ago
C is vital too. Security can't be overlooked with outsourcing.
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Delila
17 days ago
But without B, A won't work well. Trust is key in partnerships.
JA
Jamie
23 days ago
A could also be important. Architecture needs to align with outsourcing.
SH
Shannan
28 days ago
I agree, B is crucial. Good relationships lead to better outcomes.
LA
Lavina
1 month ago
I think B is the priority. Relationships matter in outsourcing.
LE
Leigha
1 month ago
Right, but if we focus on B, D will follow naturally.
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Ilene
1 month ago
D is about monitoring. We need to ensure performance is up to par.
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Laurel
2 months ago
True, but if relationships are strong, security can be managed better.
ED
Edison
2 months ago
C is vital too. Security can't be overlooked with outsourcing.
GA
Gail
2 months ago
But without B, A won't work well. Trust is key in partnerships.
CA
Carmela
2 months ago
A could also be important. Architecture needs to align with outsourcing.
PA
Patrick
2 months ago
I agree, B is crucial. Good relationships lead to better outcomes.
OC
Ocie
2 months ago
I think B is the priority. Relationships matter in outsourcing.
GE
Georgiann
3 months ago
I disagree, relationships are overrated, focus on security!
KI
Kina
3 months ago
Surprised no one mentioned D) Managed performance monitoring, that's crucial!
YU
Yuriko
3 months ago
C) Managed security services should be a top priority too!
LI
Lili
3 months ago
I think A) Managed enterprise architecture is more important.
AR
Ardella
3 months ago
Definitely B) Managed relationships, it's key for outsourcing.
RA
Ramonita
4 months ago
I practiced a similar question, and I feel like managed security services could be a priority, but I'm not confident about that in the context of outsourcing.
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Isabelle
5 months ago
Managed performance and conformance monitoring seems important too, especially to ensure the outsourcing partner meets the agreed standards.
HI
Hillary
5 months ago
I'm not entirely sure, but I remember something about managed enterprise architecture being crucial for aligning IT with business goals.
TI
Tien
5 months ago
I think the focus should be on managed relationships since outsourcing relies heavily on effective communication and collaboration.