Which ZYX strategic objective can SIAM contribute to most for ZYX?

The CEO of ZYX has commissioned SIAMRUS to assess the readiness of ZYX to adopt SIAM. She knows that in order to get approval for the SIAM business case from the Board of Directors, she will have to be able to demonstrate that SIAM will make a significant contribution to the corporate strategic objectives. There is no appetite from the Board for ZYX to use any ZYX staff to provide the service integration capability

Which ZYX strategic objective can SIAM contribute to most for ZYX?
A . Control headcount
B . Ensure delivery against contracts
C . invest in their people
D . Retain existing business

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Answer: A

Explanation:

Strategic Objectives Alignment: Demonstrating alignment with corporate strategic objectives is crucial for gaining board approval for the SIAM business case.

Headcount Control: One of the primary benefits of SIAM is optimizing resources, which includes controlling headcount by reducing the need for extensive internal service integration capabilities. External Service Integration: Given that there is no appetite from the Board for using ZYX staff for service integration, leveraging external capabilities aligns with the objective of controlling headcount.

Contract Delivery: While ensuring delivery against contracts is important, SIAM’s contribution to headcount control is more direct and measurable.

Investment in People and Business Retention: While SIAM can contribute to these areas, the most

immediate and significant impact is on controlling headcount through efficient external service

integration.

Reference: SIAM Foundation Body of Knowledge (BoK), Chapter on SIAM Business Case Development SIAM Professional Body of Knowledge (BoK), Strategic Alignment Sections