How aligned is IT with the business strategy?

IT Strategy & Roadmap

Completely aligned20%

Somewhat aligned62%

Not particularly aligned12%

Not at all aligned3%

Not sure1%

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Director in Manufacturing3 years ago

Completely aligned but not completely funded. We spend extensive time getting alignment. However we have never received funding for 100% of what the business is asking for. Typically we get funding for about 50%. Then after first quarter if IT projects are going well and businesses are making their financial targets we might get 10-20% more. This repeats each quarter. If the business is doing poorly that 50% gets cut

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