Certified in the Governance of Enterprise IT (CGEIT) — Question 338

IT senior management has just received a survey report indicating that more than one third of the organization's key IT staff plan to retire within the next 12 months. Which of the following is the MOST important governance action to prepare for this possibility?

Answer options

• A. Request the development of a succession plan.
• B. Engage HR for recruitment of new staff.
• C. Evaluate lower-level staff as succession candidates.
• D. Review motivation drivers for key IT staff.

Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is A, as creating a succession plan is essential for ensuring that the organization has qualified individuals ready to step into key roles as current staff retire. Options B and C are reactive measures that may not address the immediate need for a strategic plan, while D focuses on motivation rather than preparing for succession.