Digital Deification

Aug 13, 2026 · R&D Management

Why CEOs Demand IT 'Knows Business Better Than Business' — Decoding the Real Anxiety

The article reveals that private enterprise bosses' demand for IT to understand business better than business units stems from three anxieties: inability to penetrate business 'black boxes,' digital transformation blurring boundaries, and results-oriented pressure; the real need is for IT to align with business goals, challenge inefficiencies, and deliver value, not to replace business experts.