Pros and cons of zachman framework

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Assessment 4 Enterprise Architecture

Overview

Create a 3–5-page assessment that demonstrates your ability to use the Zachman framework to evaluate and refine an enterprise architecture solution. Integrate into your Assessment 3 presentation a slide that identifies the components of the Zachman framework you are including in your proposed solution.

Note: Developing a business proposal requires specific steps that need to be executed in a sequence. The assessments in this course are presented in sequence and must be completed in order.

The Zachman framework is an enterprise architecture model that identifies many of the considerations IT professionals need to work through when considering a solution to a business problem.

By successfully completing this assessment, you will demonstrate your proficiency in the following course competencies and assessment criteria:

Competency 1: Examine business goals to determine benefits from information technology and information systems.

Identify a business problem, and develop an IT solution. Competency 2: Evaluate various information technology roles needed in organizations.

Describe the stakeholders involved in decision making for an IT solution. Competency 4: Analyze enterprise architectures and the impact they have on the effectiveness of business processes.

Evaluate the Zachman Framework as a model to align information technology and business objectives.

Competency 5: Communicate effectively. Communicate effectively in a professional manner consistent with the standards and conventions of contemporary business and the IT community.

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Context

The Assessment 4 Context document contains important information about how to use the Zachman framework when you are working on solutions having to do with enterprise architecture.

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Questions to Consider

To deepen your understanding, you are encouraged to consider the questions below and discuss them with a fellow learner, a work associate, an interested friend, or a member of the business community.

Consider the pros and cons of implementing business and IT architectures in today's challenging times and how they affect organizations.

In what ways might architecture implementation affect an organization? How can this change influence future processes and decisions within the organization? What are the issues you would encounter in managing and implementing an enterprise architecture?

How would you overcome these challenges?

Resources

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The following optional resources are provided to support you in completing the assessment or to provide a helpful context. For additional resources, refer to the Research Resources and Supplemental Resources in the left navigation menu of your courseroom.

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Aligning EA With Business Needs | Transcript.

Library Resources The following e-books or articles from the Capella University Library are linked directly in this course:

Avison, D., Jones, J., Powell, P., & Wilson, D. (2004). Using and validating the strategic alignment model. Journal of Strategic Information Systems, 13(3), 223–246. Martin, A. (2012). Enterprise IT architecture in large federated organizations: The art of the possible. Information Systems Management, 29(2), 137–147.

Course Library Guide A Capella University library guide has been created specifically for your use in this course. You are encouraged to refer to the resources in the IT-FP3225 – Business Goals for the Information Technology Professional Library Guide to help direct your research.

Internet Resources Access the following resources by clicking the links provided. Please note that URLs change frequently. Permissions for the following links have been either granted or deemed appropriate for educational use at the time of course publication.

Weiss, J. W., & Anderson, D. (2004). Aligning technology and business strategy: Issues and frameworks, a field study of 15 companies. Proceedings of the 37th Hawaii International Conference on System Sciences, 1–10. Retrieved from http://ipom.free.fr/M2/MANAGEMENT/ManagementInfo/it-business-align.pdf National Institutes of Health Enterprise Architecture. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://ocio.nih.gov/EA/Pages/default.aspx National Institutes of Health Enterprise Architecture. (2011). What is enterprise architecture? Retrieved from https://enterprisearchitecture.nih.gov/Pages/what.aspx

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Hay, D. C. (1997). The Zachman framework: An introduction. Retrieved from http://www.tdan.com/view- articles/4140/ Singer, W. (2007). The Zachman enterprise framework. Retrieved from http://www.technical- communicators.com/articles/zachman_framework.pdf

Bookstore Resources The resources listed below are relevant to the topics and assessments in this course and are not required. Unless noted otherwise, these materials are available for purchase from the Capella University Bookstore. When searching the bookstore, be sure to look for the Course ID with the specific –FP (FlexPath) course designation.

Edvinsson, H., & Aderinne, L. (2013). Enterprise architecture made simple. Bradley Beach, NJ: Technics Publications. Solis, B. (2013). What's the future of business: Changing the way businesses create experiences. Hoboken, NJ: Wiley.

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Assessment Instructions

Note: Developing a business proposal requires specific steps that need to be executed in a sequence. The assessments in this course are presented in sequence and must be completed in order.

PreparationPreparation

Review the Zachman framework for enterprise architecture. You can get a copy of this framework by checking the Internet resources identified as part of the Resources in this assessment. After reviewing the Zachman framework, have you considered everything necessary for the proposed project? For example, does the current architecture of the IT infrastructure within the company allow for ease of integration? Do you have the appropriate personnel to work on the project? Does a budget exist for the project? Can security standards be met? Can users be trained properly? What other IT systems need to be included as part of your proposal? Review the presentation that you created in Assessment 3. Using the Zachman framework, how can you strengthen the proposed solution to ensure that both the business and technology stakeholder needs are met?

DirectionsDirections

Prepare a 3–5-page assessment in which you do the following:

Identify the components of the Zachman framework that are going to be included in your proposed solution. Explain your rationale for including these other components from the Zachman framework. Evaluate the challenges you expect these additional components to add to your proposed solution. Add another slide to your PowerPoint presentation that succinctly identifies the components of the Zachman framework you are including, and your proposal for integrating these IT and business components to the proposed solution. Include any additional APA citations that support your rationale on the citation slide in your presentation.

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Ensure that your assessment is professionally written and free of errors, and that APA formatting is applied throughout.

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