A Theory for Enterprise Coherence Governance

2014 ◽  
pp. 150-191 ◽  
Author(s):  
Roel Wagter ◽  
Henderik A. Proper ◽  
Dirk Witte
Keyword(s):  
Enterprise Architecture ◽  
Business Processes ◽  
Design Science ◽  
Research Programme ◽  
Product Portfolio ◽  
Starting Point ◽  
Project Failures ◽  
It Support ◽  
Key Aspects

In this chapter, the authors pose a theory for the governance of enterprise coherence. The proposed theory consists of three key ingredients: an Enterprise Coherence-governance Assessment (ECA), an Enterprise Coherence Framework (ECF), and an Enterprise Coherence Governance (ECG) approach. The ECA provides an explicit indication of the degree at which an organisation governs its coherence, while also providing a base to achieve a shared understanding of the level of coherence, and actions needed to improve it. The ECF is a practice-based framework that enables enterprises to make the coherence between key aspects, such as business, finance, culture, IT, etc. explicit. The ECG approach offers the instruments to guard/improve the level of coherence in enterprises during transformations. An important trigger to develop this new theory was the observation that many transformation projects fail. These failures even included projects that used an explicit enterprise architecture to steer the transformation. The theory was developed as part of the GEA (General Enterprise Architecting) research programme, involving twenty client organizations. Based on a survey of the possible causes for the project failures, the requirements for the research programme are identified. In developing the theory on enterprise coherence, the following hypothesis is used as a starting point: the overall performance of an enterprise is positively influenced by a strong coherence among the key aspects of the enterprise, including business processes, organizational culture, product portfolio, human resources, information systems, IT support, etc. The research programme uses a combination of design science-based iterations and case study-based research to develop and iterate the theory for enterprise coherence governance. In this chapter, the authors also discuss one of the conducted (real world) case studies, showing the application of the enterprise coherence theory.

Designing a Virtual Enterprise Architecture using Structured System Dynamics

2006 ◽  
Vol 25 (1) ◽  
pp. 13-29
Author(s):  
Nikitas A. Assimakopoulos ◽  
Anastasios N. Riggas
Keyword(s):  
System Dynamics ◽  
Enterprise Architecture ◽  
Business Processes ◽  
Core Competencies ◽  
Virtual Enterprise ◽  
Business Goals ◽  
Starting Point ◽  
Efficient Integration ◽  
Structured System ◽  
The Impact

The starting point for establishing a Virtual Enterprise is a set of existing enterprises which might contribute with some of their functionalities (core competencies) to the formation of the virtual entity. The most important issue, in this formation, is the rapid integration of the business processes of the participating companies. The architecture of the VE must assist companies desiring to enter into a virtual relationship by defining the functions and interfaces of critical business processes, thus allowing for a more rapid and efficient integration of the expertise which will be contributed by each partner in the virtual enterprise. While the integration of computer and communication technologies are no doubt critical issues, the successful attainment of the business goals of the virtual enterprise often depends on its ability to align the business processes and practices of partner enterprises. Focus of this paper, is the presentation of Structured System Dynamics (SSPS) multi-methodology for the design and the evaluation of a Virtual Enterprise Architecture. SSPS uses Systems Thinking and System Dynamics principles as launch pad for its approach. The Systemic Methodologies of Problem Structuring Methodology (PSM) and SAST are also integrated in this new Multi-Methodology. SSPS is a new practical and scientific tool in designing and evaluating a VE architecture providing the ability to determine the impact, reliability, success of the Architectures' models created, refine them and identify potential process improvements. A framework for the rapid and efficient integration of the business processes of the participating companies in the virtual enterprise is provided. For this multi-methodology, a real-life application is also presented for a Virtual Enterprise that constructs Wireless Payment Mechanisms.

scholarly journals A Design of the Resilient Enterprise: A Reference Architecture for Emergent Behaviors Control

Sensors ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 20 (22) ◽  
pp. 6672
Author(s):  
Rob Bemthuis ◽  
Maria-Eugenia Iacob ◽  
Paul Havinga
Keyword(s):  
Enterprise Architecture ◽  
Business Processes ◽  
Control Mechanisms ◽  
Reference Architecture ◽  
Systems Of Systems ◽  
Supply Chain Resilience ◽  
Physical Systems ◽  
Technological Advances ◽  
Emergent Behaviors

The sooner disruptive emergent behaviors are detected, the sooner preventive measures can be taken to ensure the resilience of business processes execution. Therefore, organizations need to prepare for emergent behaviors by embedding corrective control mechanisms, which help coordinate organization-wide behavior (and goals) with the behavior of local autonomous entities. Ongoing technological advances, brought by the Industry 4.0 and cyber-physical systems of systems paradigms, can support integration within complex enterprises, such as supply chains. In this paper, we propose a reference enterprise architecture for the detection and monitoring of emergent behaviors in enterprises. We focus on addressing the need for an adequate reaction to disruptions. Based on a systematic review of the literature on the topic of current architectural designs for understanding emergent behaviors, we distill architectural requirements. Our architecture is a hybrid as it combines distributed autonomous business logic (expressed in terms of simple business rules) and some central control mechanisms. We exemplify the instantiation and use of this architecture by means of a proof-of-concept implementation, using a multimodal logistics case study. The obtained results provide a basis for achieving supply chain resilience “by design”, i.e., through the design of coordination mechanisms that are well equipped to absorb and compensate for the effects of emergent disruptive behaviors.

scholarly journals Enterprise Architecture Planning Using TOGAF Version 9 (Case Study Of Badan Pengelolaan Pendapatan Daerah Kab.Sumedang)

SISFOTENIKA ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 139
Author(s):  
Dian Hermawan ◽  
Fathoni Mahardika ◽  
Yopi Hidayatul Akbar
Keyword(s):  
Information Systems ◽  
Enterprise Architecture ◽  
Business Processes ◽  
Registration Data ◽  
Architecture Framework ◽  
Main Driver ◽  
Computer Based ◽  
Architectural Planning ◽  
Architecture Development

Bappenda currently utilizes Information Systems as the main driver in its activities which include the process of registration, data collection, determination, acceptance, billing, and reporting, in supporting its activities Bappenda needs to have an Information System strategic planning that can identify computer-based application portfolios in carrying out business processes, by therefore we need a tool that can be used to provide a basic organizational structure for the company as a whole using Enterprise Architecture. The method used in architectural planning is The Open Group Architecture Framework (TOGAF), which can provide techniques on how to build, manage and implement enterprise architecture and information systems called the Architecture Development Method (ADM). Based on the results of the study, it can be concluded that the application of the TOGAF method in Bappenda can improve the performance of the system applied by a percentage of 57.29%. The suggestion for implementing TOGAF in Bappenda is to be able to develop gradually according to the existing stages in TOGAF and explain how to find an organization's enterprise architecture specifically based on business needs and processes

Information security education based on job profiles and the e-CF

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Marcel Spruit
Keyword(s):  
Information Security ◽  
Design Science ◽  
Learning Goals ◽  
Job Descriptions ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Main Complaint ◽  
Starting Point ◽  
Competence Framework ◽  
Job Profile

PurposeThe information security field requires standardised education. This could be based on generic job profiles and a standard competence framework. The question is whether this is possible and feasible. To find out, the author did a case study: developing an information security master curriculum based on a generic PVIB job profile and the underlying competence framework e-CF.Design/methodology/approachThe research is a case study, using Design Science. Starting point is the specification of the learning goals for a cybersecurity master curriculum, using a generic PvIB job profile and the underlying competence framework e-CF. The curriculum has subsequently been developed, using backward design. Thereafter, the curriculum has been submitted for accreditation to test the successfulness of the approach.FindingsA generic job profile and a competence framework such as the e-CF support the development of standardised education. The generic PVIB job profile used works well. The e-CF can be useful, but requires modifications and the introduction of sub-competences. However, the main complaint concerning the e-CF is the use of examples instead of mandatory content.Originality/valueCompetence frameworks are available to formulate job descriptions, and are also suited for developing standardised education. Little research has been done on this. This case study shows that a competence framework is a useful tool for developing standardised education, although the e-CF may not be the most appropriate.

scholarly journals Conditions for making strategic alliances: The case of two enterprises from the South Moravian Region

2011 ◽  
Vol 59 (4) ◽  
pp. 71-78
Author(s):  
Kristína Estélyiová ◽  
Vojtěch Koráb
Keyword(s):  
Small Business ◽  
Strategic Alliances ◽  
Small And Medium Enterprises ◽  
Growth Strategy ◽  
Foreign Languages ◽  
First Case ◽  
Starting Point ◽  
Medium Enterprises ◽  
Key Aspects

This paper focuses on the study of the role and importance of strategic alliances for small and medium enterprises. The purpose of the paper is to point out the conditions for making these co-operative relationships. This study is based on expert literature, mainly in foreign languages, which offers a relatively detailed breakdown of this topic. The research itself contributes to enhancement of knowledge by summarising the key aspects of strategic co-operation and presentation of the approach of two Czech enterprises by means of a case study. The first case study presents a small business with a development and growth strategy based mainly on strategic co-operation. However, despite positive examples many enterprises do not make any alliances, and their business relations can be described as “traditional”. The second case study presents an example of such an enterprise and its approach to co-operation. Thanks to the two different viewpoints it is possible to arrive at a better idea about co-operation and to discover the factors that limit the creation of strategic co-operation. The final part of the work summarises the motifs – both active and passive approach – in making alliances and emphasizing some specifics of alliances. The outputs from the paper may lead to a broader discussion about strategic co-operation and serve as a starting point for further research.

scholarly journals Implementation of a continuous delivery pipeline for enterprise architecture model evolution

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alex R. Sabau ◽  
Simon Hacks ◽  
Andreas Steffens
Keyword(s):  
Enterprise Architecture ◽  
Business Processes ◽  
Multiple Sources ◽  
Architecture Model ◽  
Software Artifacts ◽  
Continuous Evolution ◽  
Continuous Delivery ◽  
Induced Changes ◽  
Industrial Context

Abstract The discipline of enterprise architecture (EA) is an established approach to model and manage the interaction of business processes and IT in an organization. Thereby, the EA model as a central artifact of EA is subject to a continuous evolution caused by multiple sources of changes. The continuous evolution requires a lot of effort in controlling and managing the evolution of the EA model. This is especially true when merging the induced changes from different sources in the EA model. Additionally, the lack of tool and automation support makes this a very time-consuming and error-prone task. The evolutionary character and the automated quality assessment of artifacts is a well-known challenge in the software development domain as well. To meet these challenges, the discipline of continuous delivery (CD) has emerged to be very useful. The evolution of EA model artifacts shows similarities to the evolution of software artifacts. Therefore, we leveraged practices of CD to practices of EA maintenance. Thus, we created a conceptual framework for automated EA model maintenance. The concepts were realized in a first prototype and were evaluated in a fictitious case study against equivalence classes based on EA model metrics and a set of several requirements for automated EA model maintenance from research. Overall, the concepts prove to be a promising basis for further refinement, implementation, and evaluation in research in an industrial context.

Extending Enterprise Architecture with Mobility

2011 ◽  
pp. 356-369
Author(s):  
Ming-Chien (Mindy) Wu ◽  
Bhuvan Unhelkar
Keyword(s):  
Action Research ◽  
Literature Review ◽  
Software Development ◽  
Enterprise Architecture ◽  
Business Processes ◽  
It Infrastructure ◽  
Multinational Organizations ◽  
Development Organization ◽  
Reduced Costs

The Enterprise Architecture (EA) brings together various business processes, technologies, standards, systems, and IT infrastructure of the organization. This chapter considers extending the EA with mobility so that it would facilitate easier implementation of applications that overcomes the boundaries of time and location. This extension of EA with mobility will result in a comprehensive Mobility Enterprise Architecture (M-EA) that will provide the business with advantages of real-time business processes, reduced costs, increased client satisfaction, and better control. This chapter outlines the M-EA framework, which is based on the literature review, initial modeling, and a case study carried out by the lead authors. Later, the framework is validated by another case study carried out at international software development organization. Further validation of the model is envisaged through action research in multinational organizations.

scholarly journals Features of the functioning of a geographically distributed medical organization in Russia

2020 ◽  
Vol 217 ◽  
pp. 06014
Author(s):  
A Dubgorn ◽  
S Svetunkov ◽  
A Borremans
Keyword(s):  
Geographical Distribution ◽  
Russian Federation ◽  
Enterprise Architecture ◽  
Business Processes ◽  
Reference Model ◽  
Functional Structure ◽  
Medical Organization ◽  
Information Requirements ◽  
Starting Point ◽  
Geographically Distributed

The paper describes the process of modeling functional structure of a geographically distributed commercial medical organization, based on a case of specific medical organization in Russian Federation. Based on the reference model of a commercial medical organization functional structure the main, management and supporting functions were analyzed. Based on the analysis and using the Archi enterprise architecture tool the functional structure taking into account the issue of geographical distribution was developed. The result of the research can be used as a starting point for developing a system of business processes as well as information requirements of the geographically distributed commercial medical organization.

Extending Enterprise Architecture with Mobility

2009 ◽  
pp. 487-498
Author(s):  
Ming-Chien (Mindy) Wu ◽  
Bhuvan Unhelkar
Keyword(s):  
Action Research ◽  
Literature Review ◽  
Software Development ◽  
Enterprise Architecture ◽  
Business Processes ◽  
It Infrastructure ◽  
Multinational Organizations ◽  
Development Organization ◽  
Reduced Costs

The Enterprise Architecture (EA) brings together various business processes, technologies, standards, systems, and IT infrastructure of the organization. This chapter considers extending the EA with mobility so that it would facilitate easier implementation of applications that overcomes the boundaries of time and location. This extension of EA with mobility will result in a comprehensive Mobility Enterprise Architecture (M-EA) that will provide the business with advantages of real-time business processes, reduced costs, increased client satisfaction, and better control. This chapter outlines the M-EA framework, which is based on the literature review, initial modeling, and a case study carried out by the lead authors. Later, the framework is validated by another case study carried out at international software development organization. Further validation of the model is envisaged through action research in multinational organizations.

A Case Study in the Emergence of Coherence through Cultural Change

2012 ◽  
pp. 219-246
Author(s):  
Charles Solverson ◽  
Susan Coffman ◽  
David Johnson ◽  
Linda I. Paralez
Keyword(s):  
Pacific Northwest ◽  
Cultural Change ◽  
Enterprise Architecture ◽  
Business Processes ◽  
City Government ◽  
Human Potential ◽  
The Pacific ◽  
Shared Information ◽  
The City

The emergence of e-governance within Tacoma, WA, a progressive, midsized, U.S. city located in the Pacific Northwest, has been a process of insights and solutions. The interrelationships of e-government, Enterprise Architecture (EA), and sustainable practices as a means to e-governance are examined in the chapter thorough the case study of one Tacoma city division, Building and Land Use Services (BLUS). BLUS managers have redesigned business processes to automate service delivery by the optimization of enterprise-wide interoperable information technology. The discussion includes consideration of the influences that collective decision-making, codes, culture, and vision have on governmental transformation. The identified gap between EA and e-government systems was consistent with the emerging convergence of knowledge for developing EA maturity, developing best practices for shared information management, and expanding human potential. Internal and external stakeholders have experienced the successful emergence of BLUS into rationalized data and applications, in which the optimization of existing interoperable technology has enabled an enhanced partnership between the city government and the community.

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