CISA Certified Information Systems Auditor – Question2766

To minimize costs and improve service levels an outsourcer should seek which of the following contract clauses?

A.
O/S and hardware refresh frequencies
B. Gain-sharing performance bonuses
C. Penalties for noncompliance
D. Charges tied to variable cost metrics

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

Explanation:
Because the outsourcer will share a percentage of the achieved savings, gain-sharing performance bonuses provide a financial incentive to go above and beyond the stated terms of the contract and can lead to cost savings for the client. Refresh frequencies and penalties for noncompliance would only encourage the outsourcer to meet minimum requirements. Similarly, tying charges to variable cost metrics would not encourage the outsourcer to seek additional efficiencies that might benefit the client.