Organizational theory is the study of the structures of organizations. Four major theories contribute to this study – classical organizational theory, human relations or neo-classical theory, ...

Enterprise architecture works best today when it borrows start-up habits — testing fast, learning quickly and scaling what actually delivers value.

The terms "organization structure and design" and "organization architecture," while sounding similar, actually have very different meanings. The first term refers to structure in a metaphorical way ...

Architecture principles are a very popular tool in the enterprise architect's tool box. The underlying concept of 'comply or explain', however, makes them particularly toxic. Architecture principles ...

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"City planning" is an easily understood metaphor that architects can employ to communicate more effectively the nature and value of architecture by relating the "unseen" enterprise architecture to ...

Enterprise architecture (EA) is a strategic capability for many Forrester clients. It is essential that EA in all of its permutations be results-oriented and pragmatic. In Forrester’s Enterprise ...