Explanation
The IT implementation methods design factor describes how an enterprise develops, delivers, and maintains its IT solutions. There are four IT implementation methods defined in COBIT 2019: traditional, agile, DevOps, and hybrid. Each method has different implications for the governance and management of information and technology in terms of focus areas, processes, practices, roles, structures, and metrics. The IT implementation method that requires the highest level of participation by users at multiple stages of software development is agile. Agile is an IT implementation method that emphasizes flexibility, adaptability, collaboration, customer satisfaction, and value delivery. One of the characteristics of agile is that it involves frequent and direct interaction with users throughout the software development life cycle, from requirements gathering to testing to deployment. Users are considered as key stakeholders who provide feedback, input, validation, verification, acceptance, and evaluation of the IT solutions. Users are also involved in prioritizing the features and functionalities of the IT solutions based on their needs and expectations. Agile aims to deliver IT solutions that meet user requirements and expectations in a timely and cost-effective manner.References: : COBIT 2019 Design Guide, page 43-45 : COBIT 2019 Process Reference Guide: Governance and Management Objectives, page 67-69

Governance system components are the individual components that make up the governance system and include things like policies, standards, procedures, guidelines, and laws. The compliance regulations applicable to the enterprise fall under this category as they outline the rules and regulations that the enterprise must follow to ensure proper governance.

A primary consideration when addressing new issues within a flexible and open framework is maintaining integrity and consistency. This means that "the framework should be internally consistent; not contain contradictions or ambiguities; be complete in covering all relevant aspects of enterprise governance of I&T; and be coherent in its structure, terminology and presentation" 6. Maintaining integrity and consistency ensures that the framework is reliable, clear, and easy to use for all stakeholders7. References: 6: COBIT 2019 Framework: Introduction and Methodology, page 25 7: COBIT 2019 Design Guide: Designing an Information and Technology Governance Solution, page 13