In the context of COBIT 2019, which of the following best describes the distinction between Governance and Management?

Answer options:

Governance plans and builds; Management monitors and evaluates.

Governance is performed by the CEO; Management is performed by the Board.

Governance ensures stakeholder needs are evaluated and direction is set; Management plans, builds, runs, and monitors activities to align with that direction.

Governance applies to IT; Management applies to Finance.

How to approach this question

Recall the COBIT core model: Governance = Evaluate, Direct, Monitor (Board level). Management = Plan, Build, Run, Monitor (Executive level).

Full Answer

C.Governance ensures stakeholder needs are evaluated and direction is set; Management plans, builds, runs, and monitors activities to align with that direction.✓ Correct

COBIT 2019 clearly distinguishes Governance (Evaluate, Direct, Monitor - EDM) which is the responsibility of the Board of Directors, from Management (Plan, Build, Run, Monitor - PBRM) which is the responsibility of executive management.

Common mistakes

Thinking Management sets the strategic direction (that's Governance).

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