As noted in the prior blog, this post will explore IT Governance and its role in preparing companies of all sizes for e-Business.
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You are probably asking yourself: What is IT governance and what function does it perform in preparing a company for e-Business?  The IT governance team is a subset of the overall leadership team. The governance team is a board or senior management responsibility, and IT governance is specifically related to IT. The team must carry the leadership strengths with it as it focuses on IT governance and aligning IT with business strategy. The IT governance team is tasked with the responsibility of ensuring that IT initiatives and projects move the company incrementally closer to its goal of e-Business Readiness.
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The IT governance team has five core objectives:
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