a scarcity of such support can hinder strategic alignment. If IT leaders understand the business, strategic alignment will be enabled. However, IT management's lack of understanding of the business hinders strategic alignment. If the connection between IT and the business is part of a partnership, then strategic alignment will be enabled. If there is no detailed operational relationship between IT and the business, strategic alignment will be restricted.4. Name some symptoms of lack of alignment between IT and the business.ANS: 1) Many IT selections made by the executive director of the UN agency include very little about technology. Except what they scan in magazines or what salespeople say. they seem that technology is the driving force of the business. They believe that ERP, SCM, data processing and a range of software solutions can improve revenue through customer sources. The company has a robust structure, but on paper it is worse. 2) Many businesses are driven by technology and IT, but fail to see the true desires of the business. they cannot translate business needs into technology solutions. They offer factors that should be considered throughout the technology analysis phase.