Governance is the system of rules, processes, and controls that directs and oversees how an organization makes decisions, allocates resources, manages risks, and ensures accountability and compliance with internal policies and external obligations. Expanded Explanation 1. Technical Function and Core Characteristics Governance in an enterprise context establishes the formal structures, policies, and decision rights that determine how technology, data, security, and business operations are

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Governance

Governance is the system of rules, processes, and controls through which an organization directs decision-making, resource allocation, risk management, and accountability, ensuring that technology, data, and business activities align with strategy, regulatory obligations, and defined roles and responsibilities in enterprise environments.

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