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Innovation and differentiation are examples of enterprise objectives design factors. Design factors are the characteristics or aspects of an enterprise that influence the design and implementation of a governance system. They include factors such as enterprise size, industry sector, risk profile, regulatory environment, sourcing model, etc. Enterprise objectives are the specific goals or targets that an enterprise sets to achieve its vision and mission. They are derived from the stakeholder drivers and needs, and are influenced by the design factors. Innovation and differentiation are two possible design factors that affect how an enterprise defines its objectives.12 References: COBIT 2019 Framework: Introduction and Methodology, COBIT 2019 Design Guide: Designing an Information and Technology Governance Solution

The value that I&T delivers should be aligned directly with the values on which the business is focused. This is based on the principle of alignment, which states that “governance of enterprise I&T should ensure that I&T-enabled investments are aligned with the enterprise strategy and deliver the expected benefits” . Value delivery is not only about maintaining or increasing value from existing I&T investments, but also about ensuring that new investments support the strategic objectives and stakeholder needs of the enterprise.

According to the COBIT 2019 Framework: Introduction and Methodology, one of the imperative factors to the successful implementation of IT governance is that IT governance is sponsored by executives. Executive sponsorship ensures that IT governance has sufficient authority, resources and support from the top management of the organization. Executive sponsorship also demonstrates commitment and leadership for IT governance, and fosters a culture of accountability and collaboration among stakeholders.3, p. 33-34 References: 3: COBIT 2019 Framework: Introduction and Methodology

 The key program roles are the roles that are responsible for leading, directing, managing, supporting, and executing the EGIT implementation program. The nomination of these roles is a critical step in creating the appropriate governance environment for the program. One of the roles that should be involved in this nomination process is the board and executives, who are the highest-level governance body and decision makers in an enterprise. The board and executives provide strategic direction, oversight, guidance, and approval for the EGIT implementation program. They also ensure that the program is aligned with the enterprise’s vision, mission, values, strategy, goals, and objectives. The board and executives also appoint or endorse other key program roles such as the program sponsor, program manager, program steering committee, change champion network, etc.

The organizational structures component of the governance system are the key decision-making entities in an enterprise. Organizational structures are the arrangements of roles and responsibilities that enable the enterprise to achieve its objectives. Organizational structures can be formal or informal, hierarchical or flat, centralized or decentralized, etc. Organizational structures can include entities such as board, executive management, committees, forums, teams, units, etc. The organizational structures component of the governance system are the key decision-making entities in an enterprise by providing authority, accountability, direction, oversight, evaluation, etc., for information and technology.13 References: COBIT 2019 Framework: Introduction and Methodology, COBIT 2019 Framework: Roles, Responsibilities & RACI Charts