Consider the following as you review the literature and use your company as case study or any company you are affiliated with:

• Should IT governance take the value chain into consideration?
• How does the management of IT service delivery and ITIL fit into this picture?
• What role should information systems play in support of the value chain?
• How might changes to accommodate these considerations be implemented within your organization?

Address the following in your paper as you answer the questions above:

• Analyze best practices in establishing IT governance in an organization, providing a supported rationale.
• Analyze the ways in which value chain analysis can demonstrate the value of IT portfolio management to business performance.
• Evaluate the role of IT in support of the organizational value chain.
• Assess the application of value chain analysis within your chosen IT organization.

Submission Requirements

• Written communication: Written communication is free of errors that detract from the overall message.
• APA formatting: Your paper should demonstrate proper APA formatting and style. You do not need to include a cover page or abstract, but be sure to include your name, assignment title, and page number in the running head of each page. Use meaningful section headings to clarify the organization and readability of your paper.
• Number of references: Include a minimum of six references from your unit readings and assigned research; the sources should be appropriately cited throughout your paper and in your reference list.
• Suggested paper length: 1,500 words.
• Font and font size: Times New Roman, 12 point.