Certified in the Governance of Enterprise IT (CGEIT) — Question 339

An enterprise makes an acquisition of a similar entity offering related services. A consequence of the acquisition is a reduction of IT workforce. When addressing human resource allocation, the MOST important IT governance consideration is to:

Answer options

• A. manage organizational change.
• B. assess 7 skill sets.
• C. monitor team expenditures.
• D. cross-train IT resources.

Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is D, as cross-training IT resources helps ensure that remaining staff can cover a variety of roles, which is crucial during workforce reductions. While managing organizational change (A), assessing skill sets (B), and monitoring expenditures (C) are important, they do not directly support the immediate need to maintain operational capabilities with a reduced workforce.