The it governance structure will provide a guideline

risks associated with the achievement of these strategic goals. The IT governance structure
will provide a guideline on aligning IT investments with the organization's strategic
objectives and strengthening IT’s accountability to the organization's objectives and goals.
The framework will ensure IT governances promote strategic alignment by ensuring the
strategic planning process includes completing projects, intended goals, and ways in which
the project will align to the organization's strategic objectives. Apart from facilitating IT and
strategic alignment, the framework tries to provide optimal value for stakeholders, minimize

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risks, and ensure the firm's optimal performance. Therefore, the IT framework will provide a
measurable reference to ensure informed decisions are made during the strategic planning
process.
Conclusion
For a business to benefits from investing in IT resources, it should implement
a framework that governs IT resources and operations. A framework that allows business and
IT to integrate and understand each other is essential. Therefore, alignment between IT and
business strategy will adequately fill the gap between business governance and IT
governance.

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