Certified in the Governance of Enterprise IT (CGEIT) — Question 39

Maintaining a list of all potential IT initiatives for implementing the business strategy should be the responsibility of the:

Answer options

• A. portfolio management function.
• B. individual business units.
• C. chief executive officer (CEO).
• D. chief operating officer (COO).

Correct answer: D

Explanation

The chief operating officer (COO) is typically responsible for overseeing the implementation of business strategies, including IT initiatives. While portfolio management and individual business units may contribute ideas, the COO has the overarching responsibility to ensure that these initiatives align with the overall strategy. The CEO may set the vision but does not directly manage the list of initiatives.