| ArchiMate 3 – Motivation Element Notations |
| Name |
Representation |
Definition * |
| Stakeholder |
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The role of an individual, team, or organization (or classes thereof) that represents their interests in the outcome of the architecture. |
| Driver |
 |
An external or internal condition that motivates an organization to define its goals and implement the changes necessary to achieve them. |
| Assessment |
 |
The result of an analysis of the state of affairs of the enterprise with respect to some driver. |
| Goal |
 |
A high-level statement of intent, direction, or desired end state for an organization and its stakeholders. |
| Outcome |
 |
An end result that has been achieved. |
| Principle |
 |
A qualitative statement of intent that should be met by the architecture. |
| Requirement |
 |
A statement of need that must be met by the architecture. |
| Constraint |
 |
A factor that prevents or obstructs the realization of goals. |
| Meaning |
 |
The knowledge or expertise present in, or the interpretation given to, a core element in a particular context. |
| Value |
 |
The relative worth, utility, or importance of a core element or an outcome. |
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| ArchiMate 3 – Motivation Element Notations |
ArchiMate Notation: Part 1 – Business Layer
ArchiMate Notation: Part 2 – Application Layer
ArchiMate Notation: Part 3 – Technology Layer
ArchiMate Notation: Part 4 – Technology Layer
ArchiMate Notation: Part 5 – Strategy Layer
ArchiMate Notation: Part 6 – Motivation Extension
ArchiMate Notation: Part 7 – Implementation & Migration Extension
ArchiMate Notation: Part 8 – Relationships
