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This paper presents a causal modelling-based approach for aligning information systems development and business strategy execution. The purpose is to ensure alignment between the business strategy of the organization and the way the information system is built. The suggested approach is based on the Agile frameworks such as Scrum, SAF’e, enterprise modelling framework MoDAF, modelling language ArchiMate 3.0, and the causal modelling concept of management transaction (MT). MT concept is the normalized structure to reveal business needs content and bridges MODAF and Agile concepts. MT is used to Agile process description on the level of themes, initiatives, epics, and user stories. Data from three real Enterprise Application Software projects over a one-year period were used to test the method.
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Noreika, K., Gudas, S. (2021). Using Management Transaction Concept to Ensure Business and EAS Alignment in an Agile Environment. In: Lopata, A., Gudonienė, D., Butkienė, R. (eds) Information and Software Technologies. ICIST 2021. Communications in Computer and Information Science, vol 1486. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-88304-1_9
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