CRISC Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control – Question390

In which of the following conditions business units tend to point the finger at IT when projects are not delivered on time?

A.
Threat identification in project
B. System failure
C. Misalignment between real risk appetite and translation into policies
D. Existence of a blame culture

Correct Answer: D

Explanation:

Explanation:
In a blame culture, business units tend to point the finger at IT when projects are not delivered on time or do not meet expectations. In doing so, they fail to realize how the business unit’s involvement up front affects project success. In extreme cases, the business unit may assign blame for a failure to meet the expectations that the unit never clearly communicated.
Incorrect Answers: A, B, C: These are not relevant to the pointing of finger at IT when projects are not delivered on time.