Enterprise Architecture Framework Research Paper Assignment

Enterprise Architecture Framework Research Paper Assignment

Purpose of this Assignment

This assignment gives you the opportunity to apply your research skills, analysis, and critical thinking skills to describe one of the enterprise architecture (EA) frameworks. This will provide you an opportunity to gain an in-depth understanding of one of the frameworks commonly used. This assignment specifically addresses the following course outcomes:

• describe enterprise architecture (EA), the appropriate application of EA frameworks, and an overall ongoing EA program
• analyze and examine how enterprise architecture and enterprise systems influence, support, and enable an organization's ability to contribute to strategic decision making and to respond and adapt to the business environment

Assignment

Select one of the enterprise architecture frameworks listed below:

• Zachman Framework
• The Open Group Architecture Framework (TOGAF)
• Federal Enterprise Architecture Framework (FEAF)
• DoD Architecture Framework (DODAF)
• Treasury Enterprise Architecture Framework (TEAF)

Research and write a paper that describes the chosen framework. Your description will include: