Transformation of Multi-level Systems - Theoretical Grounding and Consequences for Enterprise Architecture Management
ISBN
978-3-642-38116-4
Type
conference paper
Date Issued
2013-05-13
Author(s)
Editor(s)
Proper, Erik
Aveiro, David
Gaaloul, Khaled
Research Team
IWI1
Abstract
In this paper, we investigate the support of enterprise architecture management (EAM) for enterprise transformation. Conceptualizing enterprises as systems, we draw on two theories that investigate static and dynamic system aspects, respectively the theory of hierarchical, multi-level systems and control theory. From the theory of hierarchical, multi-level systems, we first introduce three orthogonal dimensions of hierarchy layers, strata, and echelons. We then position EAM as a cross-dimensional transformation support function in this there-dimensional hierarchy space. Finally, we draw on control theory to derive a model of control and feedback loops that enables a designed EAM support of system-wide transformations. Using this model, we propose to extend the multi-level systems theory by a set of interlinked feedback loops as a fourth dimension. A case study of transformation in the Portuguese air force serves as an example illustrating the usefulness of the two theories for describing enterprise transformation.
Language
English
HSG Classification
not classified
Refereed
Yes
Book title
Advances in Enterprise Engineering VII
Publisher
Springer Berlin Heidelberg
Publisher place
Berlin
Start page
73
End page
87
Pages
15
Event Title
3rd Enterprise Engineering Working Conference EEWC 2013
Event Location
Luxembourg
Event Date
13.-14.05.2013
Subject(s)
Division(s)
Eprints ID
223028
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