The document discusses the importance of having IT policies for organizations. It provides reasons for developing IT policies such as preventing abuse of resources, protecting ownership and employees, and meeting regulatory requirements. The document also outlines where IT policies fit within an organization's overall governance structure and lists examples of common IT policy topics such as security, network infrastructure, software, and email policies.

1. IT Policies What Policies do all IT Organizations need? November 2008 OC CIO Roundtable Andy King, Exemplis Corporation

3. Policy Definition American Heritage Dictionary A plan or course of action, as of a government, political party, or business, intended to influence and determine decisions, actions, and other matters : As an example, an American foreign policy; the company's personnel policy. A course of action, guiding principle, or procedure considered expedient, prudent, or advantageous: Honesty is the best policy. Prudence, shrewdness, or sagacity in practical matters. The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition Copyright © 2006 by Houghton Mifflin Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Company. All rights reserved.

6. Where IT Policies Fit CIO IT Governance IT Policies & Procedures IT Management Corporate Governance Company Policies & Procedures A significant cornerstone of the IT framework