ArchiMate - Motivation Extension
Definition
An element that provides the context or reason lying behind the architecture of an enterprise.
Examples
- Driver
- Goal
- Principle
- Requirement
ArchiMate - Motivation Extension Elements
An important capability of an architecture, for it to be able to trace the reasons for the inclusion of
functions, services, processes etc. These reasons are obtained from “the context”, and they could be
said to be motivating factors. Matching, or aligning motivational factors with systems is also crucial to
governing the architecture.
The ArchiMate Motivation elements enable the modeling of stakeholders, drivers for change, business goals, principles and requirements:
ArchiMate Motivation Extension
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