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 An IT implementation method design factor is a characteristic that influences how an enterprise implements IT solutions and services.  DevOps is an IT implementation method that focuses on software building, deployment and operations, by integrating development and operations teams to improve collaboration and productivity 1 , p.  31.  References:   1 : COBIT 2019 Framework: Introduction and Methodology

The high-level risk analysis is a process that involves identifying, assessing, and prioritizing the information and technology risks that an enterprise faces in relation to its governance system design. The high-level risk analysis helps to determine the level of risk appetite and tolerance that an enterprise has for its information and technology activities, as well as the level of control and assurance that is required for its governance framework. The primary benefit of conducting a high-level risk analysis during governance design is to prioritize governance and management objectives. The governance and management objectives are the statements of what an enterprise wants to achieve in terms of its information and technology governance. The governance and management objectives are derived from the enterprise goals, which are the high-level statements of what an enterprise wants to achieve in terms of its mission, vision, values, and strategy. By conducting a high-level risk analysis, an enterprise can identify the areas of risk that have the most impact on its enterprise goals, and therefore prioritize the governance and management objectives that address those risks.  This will also help to align the governance framework with the enterprise’s strategy and objectives 1 2   References:   1 : COBIT 2019 Design Guide: page 41-43  2 : COBIT 2019 Framework: Introduction and Methodology: page 25-26

 Sharing the return on investment (ROI) analysis is the best way to address the concern of business line managers who perceive the cost of governance-required improvements as too expensive. ROI is a financial metric that measures the profitability or efficiency of an investment by comparing its benefits and costs. ROI analysis is a process of calculating and presenting the ROI of a project or program, as well as its assumptions, risks, and uncertainties.  Sharing the ROI analysis with business line managers can help to address their concern by showing them how the governance-required improvements will generate value for the enterprise in terms of increased revenue, reduced costs, enhanced performance, improved quality, etc., as well as how they will outweigh their initial and ongoing costs. 1 2   References:   COBIT 2019 Framework: Introduction and Methodology ,  COBIT 2019 Implementation Guide: Implementing an Information and Technology Governance Solution

 The functional task area that is responsible for assessing the potential return on investment (ROI) during future state planning is program management. According to the COBIT 2019 Implementation Guide, program management is one of the key enablers of IT governance and management, and it includes the processes and practices for planning, executing, monitoring, controlling, and closing IT programs and projects. One of the activities of program management is to conduct a business case analysis for each proposed improvement initiative in the future state plan. This analysis involves estimating the costs, benefits, risks, dependencies, assumptions, constraints, success factors, and ROI of each initiative.  The analysis helps to prioritize and justify the initiatives based on their expected value to the enterprise.  References:  : COBIT 2019 Implementation Guide: Implementing and Optimizing an Information and Technology Governance Solution, page 15  1  : COBIT 2019 Implementation Guide: Implementing and Optimizing an Information and Technology Governance Solution, page 38