The high involvement of IT-related roles in organizational structures is a critical requirement when the IT function is strategic and crucial to the success of the business. The IT function is the part of the enterprise that is responsible for planning, delivering, operating, and supporting information and technology services. The IT function can have different levels of strategic importance for the business, depending on the nature, scope, and objectives of the enterprise. When the IT function is strategic and crucial to the success of the business, it means that information and technology are essential for creating value, achieving competitive advantage, enabling innovation, etc.  In this case, it is critical to have high involvement of IT-related roles in organizational structures, such as having IT representation at the board level, having clear IT leadership roles and responsibilities, having effective IT governance committees or forums, etc. 1 3   References:   COBIT 2019 Framework: Introduction and Methodology ,  COBIT 2019 Framework: Roles, Responsibilities & RACI Charts