Certified in the Governance of Enterprise IT (CGEIT) — Question 116

An enterprise has finalized a major acquisition, and a new business strategy in line with stakeholder needs has been introduced. To help ensure continuous alignment of IT with the new business strategy, the CIO should FIRST:

Answer options

• A. assess the IT cultural aspects of the acquired entity
• B. review the existing IT strategy against the new business strategy
• C. revise the existing IT strategy to align with the new business strategy
• D. establish a new IT strategy committee for the new enterprise

Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is A because understanding the IT culture of the acquired entity is crucial for successful integration and alignment with the new strategy. Options B and C, while important, come after assessing the cultural aspects to ensure effective alignment. Option D, establishing a new IT strategy committee, is a procedural step that should follow an understanding of the existing IT culture.