IT Governance & IT Management

Many practitioners use these terms governance and management synonymously. While there is some overlap in practice, there are key differences between governance and management of information systems. For the highest-level stakeholders want to ensure the best use of IT within and organization. They want to ensure that they get the best “bang for the buck” so to speak, for their investment in technology. There is no use purchasing a new $100,000 technology, when a $25,000 will meet the same goals. In addition, stakeholders want to ensure the technological risks to the organization’s mission are addressed at an approximate level.