Management's Next Course of Action

B.

In this scenario, a major legislative change impacting the organization has been enacted halfway into a comprehensive three-year IT strategic plan. This means that the organization needs to take action to ensure that its IT strategic plan is still aligned with the new legislative requirements.

Option A, "Develop specific procedural documentation related to the changed legislation," is not the best next course of action because it only addresses the procedural aspects of the legislative change and does not take into account the impact on the IT strategic plan as a whole.

Option B, "Assess the legislation to determine whether changes are required to the strategic IT plan," is a better option as it considers the impact of the legislative change on the IT strategic plan. This assessment should identify any areas of the IT strategic plan that need to be revised to ensure compliance with the new legislative requirements.

Option C, "Perform a risk assessment of the legislative changes," is also a good option as it will help management understand the potential risks associated with the legislative change and identify any additional steps that need to be taken to mitigate these risks.

Option D, "Develop a new IT strategic plan that encompasses the new legislation," may be necessary if the impact of the legislative change is significant enough to require a complete overhaul of the existing IT strategic plan. However, this option may be premature if the assessment of the legislation indicates that only minor changes are needed to the existing IT strategic plan.

In summary, the best next course of action for management is likely to be either option B or option C, depending on the specific circumstances of the legislative change and its impact on the IT strategic plan.