The proliferation of information technology (IT) has made governance of IT an important issue for businesses of all sizes and types, as well as their auditors. The IT Governance Institute has developed a wide range of resources for organizations, auditors, and educators to use in addressing IT governance matters and simultaneously leveraging the benefits of technology. Visit the IT Governance Institute's web site (www.itgi.org). Read the "About IT Governance" tab to answer the following questions.

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a. Why is IT governance important?
b. How does IT governance relate to other aspects of the organization's governance?
c. How would an auditor likely view a company's IT environment if the board and senior management were actively engaged in IT governance oversight?