Planning (ERP) software implementation, to evaluate whether the organization is prepared for the change. This type of audit helps identify potential risks, resource availability, process gaps, and stakeholder alignment, which are critical for successful implementation.
A. Readiness assessment (Correct Answer) – This assessment evaluates if the organization has the necessary resources, technology, and processes in place for a successful ERP implementation.
B. Project risk assessment – While a project risk assessment identifies potential threats to project success, it does not provide an overall assurance on readiness before implementation.
C. Post-implementation review – This is conducted after the project is completed and does not help assess the likelihood of success before implementation.
D. Key phase review – This approach evaluates progress during implementation but does not provide enterprise-wide assurance before starting the project.
IIA GTAG 12 – Auditing IT Projects recommends a readiness assessment before launching major IT initiatives.
IIA IPPF Standard 2120 – Risk Management emphasizes identifying pre-implementation risks to improve project success.
COBIT 2019 – APO03 (Managed Enterprise Architecture) supports readiness evaluations before system rollouts.
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