The MOST likely effect of the lack of senior management commitment to IT strategic planning is:

The MOST likely effect of the lack of senior management commitment to IT strategic planning is:
A . a lack of investment in technology.
B . a lack of a methodology for systems development.
C . technology not aligning with the organization’s objectives.
D . an absence of control over technology contracts.

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Answer: C

Explanation:

A steering committee should exist to ensure that the IT strategies support the organization’s goals. The absence of an information technology committee or a committee not composed of senior managers would be an indication of a lack of top-level management commitment. This condition would increase the risk that IT would not be aligned with the organization’s strategy.