Acronym-verb agreement

If it doesn't sound good... that might a clue.

This might be part of the regional difference with collective nouns. In the UK they are often plural, and in NA they are usually singular.

I always view ITS as having a silent "department" after it; indeed, in some companies it is referred to as "The ITS Department." With this wording in mind, it makes sense that ITS takes a singular verb since "department" is singular.

Cheers!

ITS is an acronym used as a noun. The full term "Information Technology Services" is the name of company - it is a noun. There is only one company, the verb is singular.

I am having a similar issue. Should the acronym "US GAAP" use a singular or plural verb form?

US GAAP = United States Generally Accepted Accounting Principles

I agree with Julie

Collective nouns take singular.
The ITS(department)is being relocated

A number within a collective takes the plural
Some ITS employees are unhappy at this move.
The Government is... members of the government are...

Hi.... I know this thread is old but... can someone help?

What about when you must spell the group name out on first reference? Specifically:
- "The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is/are cracking down on drunk driving?"
- "The Ellington County Players (ECP) is/are rehearsing for a new play?"

It should be singular; however, that only depends if you're talking about the organization as an organization or if the people who comprise of the organization.