Question 1
AdvancedITIL Service Value System (SVS) Mastery · Guiding Principles Application
A global logistics company is undergoing a digital transformation to automate its supply chain. The CIO observes that while individual teams are optimizing their specific modules (warehousing, transport, billing), the end-to-end processing time for customer orders has actually increased. Which ITIL Guiding Principle is most critical for the CIO to enforce to resolve this sub-optimization, and what is the immediate action?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B
The scenario describes 'local optimization' leading to 'global degradation.' The principle 'Think and work holistically' addresses exactly this by requiring an understanding of how parts of an organization work together in an integrated way. Mapping the end-to-end value stream is the practical application to visualize and fix the disconnection.
