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What does the bottom row of the pyramid represent?
What does the bottom row of the pyramid represent?
What is indicated by the text 'Architecture is not a static asset'?
What is indicated by the text 'Architecture is not a static asset'?
What is the purpose of Enterprise Architecture as described in the content?
What is the purpose of Enterprise Architecture as described in the content?
Which quadrant of the 2x2 matrix represents a high level of data integration and standardization of business processes?
Which quadrant of the 2x2 matrix represents a high level of data integration and standardization of business processes?
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What triggers the push for the adoption of EA practices within organizations?
What triggers the push for the adoption of EA practices within organizations?
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What are internal drivers primarily concerned with in an organization?
What are internal drivers primarily concerned with in an organization?
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Which alignment perspective emphasizes the interaction between business and IT strategies?
Which alignment perspective emphasizes the interaction between business and IT strategies?
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In the Strategic Alignment Model, which component is NOT a part of IT infrastructure?
In the Strategic Alignment Model, which component is NOT a part of IT infrastructure?
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What aspect does organizational alignment focus on within an organization?
What aspect does organizational alignment focus on within an organization?
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Which of the following is a component of the alignment framework proposed by Nadler et al.?
Which of the following is a component of the alignment framework proposed by Nadler et al.?
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What is a crucial consideration for organizations as they grow complex?
What is a crucial consideration for organizations as they grow complex?
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According to organizational alignment, vertical alignment refers to which of the following?
According to organizational alignment, vertical alignment refers to which of the following?
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Which of the following best describes EA as a management instrument?
Which of the following best describes EA as a management instrument?
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Study Notes
EA Drivers
- Enterprise Architecture (EA) is essential for managing complex and growing organizations.
- Internal and external pressures drive the need for strong EA practices.
Internal Drivers
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Organizational alignment: Ensures the efficient interaction of organizational components, including both hard and soft factors. Business-IT alignment is crucial.
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Strategic Alignment Model:
- Proposed by Henderson and Venkatraman (1993).
- Highlights the alignment between business strategy, IT strategy, business infrastructure, and IT infrastructure using a 2x2 matrix.
- “Strategic Fit” implies the alignment of business and IT strategies.
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Alignment Components:
- Defined by Nadler et al. (1992).
- Encompasses work, people, formal organization, and informal organization.
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Organizational Alignment:
- Explained by Labovitz and Rosansky (1997).
- Includes vertical alignment between top-level strategy and lower-level personnel, as well as
- Horizontal alignment between internal processes and external customers.
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Strategic Alignment Model:
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EA as a Management Instrument:
- Positions EA within the context of managing the enterprise as a whole.
- EA is not a static asset; it requires continuous adaptation and evolution.
- This is reflected in a pyramid diagram where EA is placed at the base, connected to "products," "processes," "people," and "IT," representing the aspects of a company.
- The pyramid also illustrates the layers of strategic management, including "Mission," "Vision," "Strategy," "Goals," "Actions," "Culture," "Leadership," "People," and "Operations."
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EA Role:
- Ross et al. (2006) proposed that successful organizations utilize an operational model for aligning business processes and IT infrastructure, which involves integrating and standardizing requirements.
- EA serves as the organizing logic for efficient business processes and IT infrastructure.
- This principle is illustrated in a matrix diagram where data integration and standardization of business processes are positioned against "Coordination," "Diversification," "Unification," and "Replication."
External Drivers
- External pressures can act as catalysts for implementing EA practices within an organization.
- Regulations in particular can have a significant impact, pushing organizations to adopt EA as a means of ensuring compliance.
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Test your knowledge on the internal and external drivers of Enterprise Architecture (EA). This quiz covers concepts such as organizational alignment and strategic alignment models. Gain a deeper understanding of how EA practices are influenced by various pressures within organizations.
