Appropriate Groups for IT-Enabled Investment Decisions

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The decision to proceed with an IT-enabled investment at the individual program level should be made by the business sponsors. Business sponsors are responsible for driving the investment and are accountable for the success of the program. They are typically senior-level executives who have the authority to allocate resources and make decisions about investments.

The role of the program management office (PMO) is to provide guidance and support for program management activities. The PMO can help ensure that the program is being managed effectively and efficiently, but they should not make the decision to proceed with the investment. The PMO may provide recommendations to the business sponsors, but the ultimate decision should be made by the sponsors.

The IT steering committee is responsible for overseeing the overall IT strategy and ensuring that IT investments align with the organization's goals and objectives. While the IT steering committee may be involved in the decision-making process, they should not make the final decision on whether to proceed with an IT-enabled investment at the individual program level.

The board of directors is responsible for overseeing the organization's overall strategy and performance. While they may be involved in the decision-making process for major investments, they are not typically involved in decisions at the program level.

In summary, the business sponsors are the most appropriate group to decide whether to proceed with an IT-enabled investment at the individual program level, as they are accountable for the success of the program and have the authority to allocate resources and make decisions.