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GV.OC-05

Govern / Organizational Context

Outcomes, capabilities, and services that the organization depends on are understood and communicated.

Think of it likeKnowing the home depends on the power company, the well, and the internet provider, so you notice fast when one of them goes down.

In plain English

The family knows exactly which outside services keep the house running, so a failure in any one of them gets caught quickly.

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