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BUS 237 Chapter Notes - Chapter 9: Zachman Framework, Information Technology Architecture, Commoditization

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Simon Fraser University
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Business Administration
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BUS 237
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Maryam Ali

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Is supported through activities of the value chain, which consist of a collection of business processes, supported by is"s. Management of is"s req"s understanding both organizational strategy and technological architecture sometimes mismanage misalignment between is and business strategy. Basic framework for all computers, systems, and info management that support organizational services. Increasing complexity as more services are supported and different technology is used. Creates blueprint of organization"s is"s and the management of them. Blueprint should provide an overview that helps people in the organization to better understand investments in technology and plan for changes. Zachman framework: divides systems into 2 dimensions based on: Reach-range framework: reach extent to which an organization is integrated. It alignment: process of matching organizational objectives with it architecture, degree to which the it dept"s missions, objectives, and plans overlapped with the overall. Maintain balance between business objectives and it architecture business missions, objectives, and plans. Globalization heightened competitiveness, nature of work, heightened threat.

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