Handbook on Enterprise Architecture by Bernus, Peter; Nemes, Laszlo; Schmidt, Günter;

Long description:

This Handbook is about methods, tools and examples of how to architect an enterprise through considering all life cycle aspects of Enterprise Entities (such as individual enterprises, enterprise networks, virtual enterprises, projects and other complex systems including a mixture of automated and human processes). The book is based on ISO15704:2000, or the GERAM Framework (Generalised Enterprise Reference Architecture and Methodology) that generalises the requirements of Enterprise Reference Architectures. Various Architecture Frameworks (PERA, CIMOSA, Grai-GIM, Zachman, C4ISR/DoDAF) are shown in light of GERAM to allow a deeper understanding of their contributions and therefore their correct and knowledgeable use. The handbook addresses a wide variety of audience, and covers methods and tools necessary to design or redesign enterprises, as well as to structure the implementation into manageable projects.

This handbook is about methods, tools and examples of how to design an enterprise through considering all life cycle aspects of Enterprise Entities. It is based on ISO15704:2000, or the GERAM Framework. A wide audience is addressed, as the handbook covers methods and tools necessary to design or redesign enterprises, as well as those necessary to structure the implementation into manageable projects.

Table of Contents:

1 Introduction.- 1.1 Enterprise Architecture.- 1.2 The Business Process Perspective.- 1.3 Extended, Virtual Enterprises.- 1.4 Enterprise Integration Methods.- 1.5 The Generalised Enterprise Reference Architecture And Methodology (The GERAM Enterprise Architecture Framework).- References.- I Architecture Frameworks — Organising Enterprise Architecture Knowledge.- 2 GERAM — The Generalised Enterprise Reference Architecture and Methodology.- 3 A Mapping of Individual Architecture Frameworks (GRAI, PERA, C4ISR, CIMOSA, ZACHMAN, ARIS) onto GERAM.- II Strategy Making and Business Planning.- 4 Strategy as a Creation of Corporate Future.- 5 Leadership: Better Relationships through Better Communication.- 6 Capability Improvement.- 7 Developing the Business Model — A Methodology for Virtual Enterprises.- 8 Analysing the Present Situation and Refining Strategy.- 9 Developing the Enterprise Concept — The Business Plan.- III Defining the Requirements for Enterprise Change.- 10 Enterprise Modelling — The Readiness of the Organisation.- 11 Modelling Function and Information.- 12 Modelling the Management System — Enterprise Management and Activities.- 13 Resource Requirements of Enterprise Management.- 14 Enterprise Modelling.- IV Developing the Master Plan — Architectural Design of the Changed Enterprise.- 15 Preliminary Design: Translating Requirements to Design Specifications.- 16 Organisational Design.- 17 Application Reference Models and Building Blocks for Management and Control.- 18 Designing the Information Technology Subsystem.- V Case Studies.- 19 Ford Motor Company’s Investment Efficiency Initiative: A Case Study.- 20 The Business Process (Quiet)Revolution; Transformation to Process Organization.- 21 Farley Remote Operations Support System.- 22 The use ofGERAM to support SMEs Development in Mexico.