Which of the following is a CRITICAL requirement when the IT function is strategic and crucial to the success of the business?

The high involvement of IT-related roles in organizational structures is a critical requirement when

the IT function is strategic and crucial to the success of the business. The IT function is the part of the

enterprise that is responsible for planning, delivering, operating, and supporting information and

technology services. The IT function can have different levels of strategic importance for the

business, depending on the nature, scope, and objectives of the enterprise. When the IT function is

strategic and crucial to the success of the business, it means that information and technology are

essential for creating value, achieving competitive advantage, enabling innovation, etc. In this case, it

is critical to have high involvement of IT-related roles in organizational structures, such as having IT

representation at the board level, having clear IT leadership roles and responsibilities, having

effective IT governance committees or forums, etc.13 Reference: COBIT 2019 Framework:

Introduction and Methodology, COBIT 2019 Framework: Roles, Responsibilities & RACI Charts