Business Function

This ArchiMate diagram example shows the main business functions of an organization and their relationships in terms of the flows of information, value, or goods between them. Business functions are used to represent the most stable aspects of a company in terms of the primary activities it performs, regardless of organizational changes or technological developments. Therefore, the business function architecture of companies that operate in the same market often exhibit close similarities. The business function example provides high-level insight in the general operations of the company, and can be used to identify necessary competencies, or to structure an organization according to its main activities.