How does COBIT facilitate resource optimization?

COBIT facilitates resource optimization primarily by defining governance and management objectives that help organizations effectively streamline their IT resources. It provides a framework that aligns IT goals with business objectives, ensuring that resources are not only used efficiently but also in a manner that supports the overarching strategy of the organization.

By establishing clear governance structures and management practices, COBIT allows organizations to identify and allocate resources where they are most needed, leading to better utilization of available assets. This approach helps in reducing waste, improving performance, and ultimately achieving better value from IT investments.

In contrast, other options may suggest alternative methods of resource management, but they do not align with the comprehensive governance and management structure that COBIT provides. For example, reducing the number of IT staff or mandating specific technologies may lead to short-term cost benefits but does not embed the long-term strategic alignment and effective resource management that COBIT advocates. Implementing strict controls over budgeting, while important, does not encompass the wider governance framework necessary for optimizing all aspects of IT resources.