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What is Enterprise Architecture?
What is Enterprise Architecture?
A coherent collection of principles, methods, and models used in the design and realization of an enterprise's organizational structure, business processes, information systems, and infrastructure.
What does the Balanced Scorecard (BSC) help an enterprise to do?
What does the Balanced Scorecard (BSC) help an enterprise to do?
Clarify and implement its vision and strategy.
Which of the following are examples of external drivers in Enterprise Architecture? (Select all that apply)
Which of the following are examples of external drivers in Enterprise Architecture? (Select all that apply)
The four perspectives of the Balanced Scorecard are: customer, financial, internal ______, and learning and growth.
The four perspectives of the Balanced Scorecard are: customer, financial, internal ______, and learning and growth.
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Match the following elements of the Business Model Canvas:
Match the following elements of the Business Model Canvas:
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What is Business Model Development?
What is Business Model Development?
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Study Notes
Introduction to Enterprise Architecture
- Enterprise Architecture (EA) combines the art and science of designing complex systems and structures in a defined environment.
- It is a strategic tool that guides organizations through planned development and evolution.
Enterprise Definition and Purpose
- An enterprise consists of organizations united by common goals, objectives, or outcomes.
- Coherent principles, methods, and models guide the design of an enterprise's structure, processes, information systems, and infrastructure.
External Drivers Impacting EA
- Business and IT strategies are influenced by external factors such as:
- Regulatory frameworks
- Government laws
- Industry and technological standards
Governance in Enterprise Architecture
- Strategic Management involves selecting and implementing long-term organizational goals.
- The Balanced Scorecard (BSC) is a tool that aligns vision and strategy through four key perspectives:
- Customer perspective
- Financial perspective
- Internal business process perspective
- Learning and growth perspective
Business Model Development
- Business Model Development identifies the products or services an enterprise will offer and its target market, along with anticipated expenses.
- The Business Model Canvas is a template that provides a high-level overview of business models, including:
- Value propositions
- Key activities
- Key resources
- Key partners
- Customer segments
- Customer relationships
- Channels
- Cost structure
- Revenue streams
Business Architecture
- Serves as a blueprint that fosters a shared understanding within an enterprise and aligns strategic objectives with tactical demands.
EA Process Overview
- The EA process is initiated from an idea that undergoes analysis and design in various steps, leading to comprehensive implementations tailored to an organization's goals and frameworks.
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Description
This quiz covers the basics of Enterprise Architecture, including the art and science of designing complex structures, and the external drivers that influence business and IT strategies.
