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What role does the Governing body play in the governance and management of enterprise IT?
Suggested Answer: A
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31 comments · newest first
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Jaclyn
10 months ago
Delegation is important, but they can't just pass the buck!
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Talia
11 months ago
They definitely need to align with stakeholders, that's key!
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Lauran
11 months ago
Wait, I thought they just monitored performance, not set direction?
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Josue
11 months ago
Totally agree, they set the direction for IT strategy.
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Renay
11 months ago
The governing body is all about accountability!
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Hyman
12 months ago
I vaguely recall that the governing body should delegate responsibilities, but I can't remember if that means they are also accountable for everything.
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Reita
12 months ago
I feel like option D makes the most sense since they are responsible to the owners and stakeholders, but I could be mixing it up with another concept.
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Margart
12 months ago
I think they definitely have a role in aligning IT with business goals, like in that practice question we did on governance frameworks.
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Novella
1 year ago
I remember that the governing body is supposed to set the direction for IT, but I'm not sure if it's just about accountability or also about strategy.
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Mireya
1 year ago
I'm not totally confident on this one, but I'll give it my best shot and try to eliminate the options that don't seem to fit the description of the Governing body's role.
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Roxane
1 year ago
Okay, let me break this down. The Governing body is responsible for the overall direction and oversight of enterprise IT, not the day-to-day operations.
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Buddy
1 year ago
Hmm, I'm a bit unsure about the difference between governance and management here. I'll need to think it through carefully.
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Goldie
1 year ago
This question seems straightforward, I think I can handle it.
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Bernardo
1 year ago
I remember discussing something like this in class. I believe the key is understanding the Governing body's role in setting strategy and accountability, rather than execution.
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Zita
1 year ago
This looks like a straightforward security group question. I think I'll go with option A - create a new security group and assign it to the EC2 instance.
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Nancey
1 year ago
Okay, let's think this through step-by-step. I'll start by considering the different options and how they align with the design principles for business process flows.
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Herminia
1 year ago
I think increasing agnostic services might boost ROI since they can appeal to more clients, but I'm not entirely sure.
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Daniel
1 year ago
The Governing body 'sets direction and is responsible to the Owners and stakeholders' - sounds like they're the ones calling the shots. Gotta love that power trip!
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Ahmad
1 year ago
Ha! The Governing body 'delegates and is accountable'? Sounds like they're trying to pass the buck. I don't think that's their primary role.
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Lasandra
1 year ago
I think 'Instructs, aligns and monitors performance' is a good description of the Governing body's responsibilities. They provide oversight and guidance.
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Markus
1 year ago
I'm not sure about 'Operates, executes and reports to management'. Isn't that more of a management role?
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Ellsworth
1 year ago
D) Sets direction and is responsible to the Owners and stakeholders
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Leonie
1 year ago
C) Instructs, aligns and monitors performance
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Giovanna
1 year ago
A) Delegates and is accountable for the governance of enterprise IT
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Margurite
1 year ago
The Governing body definitely sets the direction and is responsible to the Owners and stakeholders. That's the most comprehensive answer here.
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Jeanice
1 year ago
It's important for the Governing body to delegate and be accountable for the governance of enterprise IT to ensure effective management.
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Jerlene
1 year ago
Yes, they are responsible to the Owners and stakeholders, ensuring alignment with the overall goals of the organization.
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Dustin
1 year ago
I agree, the Governing body plays a crucial role in setting the direction for enterprise IT.
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Roosevelt
2 years ago
I believe the Governing body also delegates and is accountable for the governance of enterprise IT.
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Laurel
2 years ago
I agree with Nakisha. The Governing body plays a crucial role in ensuring alignment with stakeholders.
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Nakisha
2 years ago
I think the Governing body sets direction and is responsible to the Owners and stakeholders.