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    ZAMBIA UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF

    TECHNOLOGY IN CONJUCTION
    WITH UNIVERSITY OF ZAMBIA

    STUNDENT NAME: MWANZA TENDAI

    STUDENT NUMBER: 2110123

    PROGRAMME: BARCHELOR OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

    COURSE: ENTERPRISE ARCHITECTURE

    YEAR OF STUDY: 4

    DUE DATE: 27.02.2024

    LECTURER NAME: MADAM MUSHIKWA


    INTRODUCTION
    Enterprise Architecture is a well-defined practice for conducting enterprise analysis,
    design, planning, and implementation. (Alessandro Enrico Putra Bayu Wadha, 2023) It
    employs a comprehensive approach to ensure the successful development and execution
    of an organization's strategy. EA helps in structuring IT projects and policies to achieve
    desired business outcomes while staying attuned to industry trends and disruptions.

    The enterprise architecture model comprises of about five architectural core components
    or elements namely:

    1. Enterprise architecture governance


    2. Enterprise architecture framework
    3. Methodology
    4. Artifacts
    5. Standards
    6. Enterprise architecture best practices.

    In this assignment we are also going to look at the difference between Leavitt diamond
    model and parson’s/Thompson’s model diagrammatically:
    Q1. Governance/Architecture Management: Every enterprise should have a
    dedicated team overseeing its architecture. (Danny Greefhorst, 2011) This team ensures
    alignment with business goals and which identifies the planning, decision-making, and
    oversight processes and groups that will determine how the EA is developed and
    maintained, accomplished as part of an organization’s overall governance. For example,
    in an organization like ZUT, the school administration (board of directors and the IT
    team) may act as Governance because they are the ones responsible for decision making
    and making sure that the school runs well.

    Enterprise Architecture Framework: An enterprise architecture framework


    provides a structured approach for designing, implementing, and managing an
    organization's enterprise architecture. (Josey, 2019). For example, the use of TOGAF
    (The Open Group Architecture Framework) by a multinational corporation to align its
    business and IT strategies

    Methodology: Enterprise architecture methodologies outline the systematic approach


    or set of steps for developing and maintaining enterprise architecture. (Minoli, 2008).
    These methodologies provide a structured process for gathering requirements, analyzing
    current state architecture, defining target state architecture, and creating a roadmap for
    transitioning from the current state to the desired future state. For example, A Bank may
    adopt the Agile approach within its enterprise architecture methodology to facilitate
    iterative development and quick adaptation to changing business requirements
    (Bloomberg, 2022).

    Artifacts: The fourth core element is Artifacts which identifies the types and methods
    of documentation to be used in each sub-architecture area, including strategic analyses,
    business plans, internal controls, security controls, and models of workflow, databases,
    systems, and networks. For example, this element may include the use of Google drive
    and other cloud-based repository for storing this important documentation. (Marc
    Langhorst, 2017)
    Standards: Enterprise architecture standards define the rules, guidelines, and
    conventions that govern the development and implementation of enterprise architecture
    within an organization. (Excellence, 2023) These standards ensure consistency,
    interoperability, and quality across different architectural domains and components. For
    example, The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) publishes standards
    such as ISO/IEC 42010, also IEEE. (ISO/IEC/IEEE, 2015).

    Enterprise Architecture Best Practices: Enterprise architecture best practices


    represent the recommended approaches, techniques, and strategies for successfully
    developing, implementing, and managing enterprise architecture initiatives. For example,
    MTN follows best practices such as stakeholder engagement, continuous monitoring, and
    regular updates. (Figuerola, 2023).

    Q2.

    Leavitt’s diamond model

    (Tahir, 2020)

    Thompson’s model
    References
    Alessandro Enriqco
    Putra Bayu Wedha,
    B. Y. W., 2023.
    Enterprise
    Architecture Design
    for the
    Transformation of
    Online Financial
    Services.
    Bloomberg, J., 2022.
    The Agile Architecture Revolution. s.l.:s.n.
    Danny Greefhorst, E. p., 2011. Architecture principles: the cornerstones of Enterprise Architecture.
    Dordrecht London New York: Springer-Verlag Berlin Heidelberg.
    Excellence, Q. C. o., 2023. EA³ Core Elements. [Online]
    Available at: https://coe.qualiware.com/resources/ea3/ea3-core-elements/
    [Accessed 24 FEBRUARY 2023].
    Figuerola, A., 2023. What Is Enterprise Architecture (EA)?, s.l.: s.n.
    ISO/IEC/IEEE, 2015. ISO/IEC/IEEE 42010:2011 Systems and software engineering. s.l.:s.n.
    Josey, A., 2019. TOGAF® Version 9.2 - A Pocket Guide. s.l.:s.n.
    Marc Lankhorst, e. a., 2017. Enterprise Architecture at Work: Modelling, Communication and
    Analysis. s.l.:s.n.
    Minoli, D., 2008. Enterprise Architecture. s.l.:AUERBACH PUBLICATIONS.
    Tahir, U., 2020. What is Leavitt’s Diamond Model?. [Online]
    Available at: https://changemanagementinsight.com/what-is-leavitts-diamond-model/

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