Learn the key differences between organizational mapping and capability mapping in business architecture. Understand how each approach serves unique purposes in visualizing structures and capabilities.
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Question
How does organizational mapping differ from capability mapping?
A. It focuses on internal processes
B. It visualizes the hierarchical structure of the organization
C. It identifies technology dependencies
D. It maps financial performance
Answer
B. It visualizes the hierarchical structure of the organization
Explanation
Organizational mapping and capability mapping are distinct concepts within business architecture, each serving a unique purpose:
Organizational Mapping
- Focuses on the hierarchical structure of an organization, including reporting lines, departments, teams, and roles.
- Visualizes how different components of an organization (e.g., processes, roles, workflows) interconnect to provide clarity on structure and function.
- Aims to improve operational efficiency, decision-making, and communication by offering a clear picture of how the organization is structured and functions as a whole.
Capability Mapping
- Centers on what an organization can do (its abilities or capacities), rather than how it is structured.
- Provides a visual representation of the organization’s capabilities, grouped hierarchically to align with strategic goals.
- Helps identify gaps in capabilities, prioritize improvements, and align resources to achieve desired outcomes.
While organizational mapping emphasizes structural visualization, capability mapping focuses on aligning what an organization does with its strategic objectives. The hierarchical visualization of organizational mapping directly relates to the correct answer (B) because it captures the organization’s structure in a way that capability mapping does not.
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