Enterprise Architecture

Enterprise Architecture

Table of Contents
Assessment 3....................................................................................................................................1
Report 1.1. (Case Study)..................................................................................................................1
1. Report on way to structure the architecture function by SteelCo in terms of necessary
architecture positions...................................................................................................................1
2. Architects need for each position require to structure the architecture function.....................1
Report 1.2 (Operational Model of a Multi-profile company)..........................................................2
1. Operating Model of MultiCorp with explanation of three strategic business units.................2
2. Business process that standardised company at wide level and within each business units. . .5
3. Data integrated across company and in its each business units...............................................7
4. Highest-level structure of IT landscape in MutliCorp and in its each business units..............7
Report 1.3.......................................................................................................................................11
1. Issues with installation of EA tool.........................................................................................11
2. Arguments on whether EA tool adding value to FinCorp.....................................................11
3. Way to utilise EA tool for facilitating the business and IT alignment..................................11
4. Steps for maximising the value of tool for FinCorp..............................................................12

Assessment 3
Report 1.1. (Case Study)
1. Report on way to structure the architecture function by SteelCo in terms of necessary
architecture positions
SteelCo is one of the largest steel manufacturing companies, which has grown its business
through merger and acquisition strategies. It’s business at present is split into the two main
divisions as Division Alpha and Division Beta, where both are governed under central head
office. Since, both companies have their own agendas and work individually without overlapping
their suppliers, distributors and more. Therefore, it is essential for this company to must follow
appropriate structure for monitoring performance of each division, as shown below –
2. Architects need for each position require to structure the architecture function
As SteelCo Company has two main branches which are working independently from each
other, therefore, it needs to employ architects individually for both branches. It has evaluated that
first branch i.e. Division Alpha specialises on fabricating the single unit of product therefore, one
architect is enough for this firm, who has capabilities to design specific structure for monitoring
performance of each and every function separately. While the other branch i.e. Division Beta, as
it has three product lines, therefore, architects for each position needs to employed.
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Centre Head Office
(SteelCo)
Division Alpha Division Beta
Only one core line of
product
First Core Line of
Product
Second Core Line of
Product
Third Core Line of
Product

Report 1.2 (Operational Model of a Multi-profile company)
1. Operating Model of MultiCorp with explanation of three strategic business units
As MultiCorp is the diversified and multi-profile company, whose main role is to oversight
the subsidiary units of business as well as measure financial performance indicators. But, it has
no operational interventions because the given three subsidiaries have their own managing
directors. Therefore, operating model of this company will be
Figure 1: Beta Operating model
With respect to its first business unit i.e. Unit Alpha it is food manufacturing business and
responsible to produce and distribute a range of goods to local food shops and major retailers at
marketplace. For managing quality of each range of product, it has separate product department,
having specialised production process, transportation approaches and arrangement for storage.
Along with this, all product lines are specifically served by number of functions such as logistics,
legal, accounting, HR and more. Therefore, operating model of Unit Alpha (the subsidiary
branch of MultiCorp) could be –
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