Towards a method framework for enterprise architecture management - A literature analysis from a viable system perspective

The discipline of enterprise architecture (EA) management is albeit a long history still developing. This is becomes obvious, when literature on the EA management function is analyzed. Multiple approaches describe different make-ups for the overall function, while a common sense does yet not exist. In this paper, we analyze EA management functions as proposed in literature from a systemic perspective and derive typical management activities such a function should encompass. Based on these activities, a method framework for EA management is derived, which is assessed in a case study from the financial industry.