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function and role of X is/are (subject verb agreement)
0 The function and role of IT in an organization 01 font 00 are 02 font 00 assisting in streamlining business processes via IT, creating a competitive edge through strategic developments, underpinning/enhancing strategic business goals, and maximizing operational efficiencies 02 br
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" 02 br 00 I wouldn't say "function and role"; they both mean the same thing in this context and come across as redundant. 0-
- " 02 br 00 I wouldn't say "function and role"; they both mean the same thing in this context and come across as redundant.
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0 The verb refers to the IT department not "function and role" therefore you should say "...of IT in an organization 01 b 00 is 02 b 00 assisting..." 02 br
00 I wouldn't say "function and role"; they both mean the same thing in this context and come across as redundant. Use one or the other, not both. 02 br
00 "via IT" is also redundant, drop it. 0-
00 I wouldn't say "function and role"; they both mean the same thing in this context and come across as redundant. Use one or the other, not both. 02 br
00 "via IT" is also redundant, drop it. 0-
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0 Ray, how do you see "IT" as the subject? 02 br
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00 I certainly see it as "function and role" -- but I'm not sure what the difference is between a function and a role. 02 br
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00 (I would also say " are to assist " rather than "are assisting" and completely agree with Ray that "via IT" is redundant. 02 br
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00 I certainly see it as "function and role" -- but I'm not sure what the difference is between a function and a role. 02 br
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00 (I would also say " are to assist " rather than "are assisting" and completely agree with Ray that "via IT" is redundant. 02 br
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