Name | Principled Decision Making |
Statement | Information systems principles apply throughout |
Information Technology Services (ITS) and take precedence over |
other considerations when information system decisions are made. |
Rationale |
Principles generally provide guidance and direction for the use and evolution of information systems or business processes relative to the creation, deployment and operation of information systems. Deviating from |
principles may result in unnecessary and avoidable long-term cost and risk. |
The only way we can provide a recognized, consistent and measurable level of operations is if all |
units within the |
ITS abide by the same set of principles when making decisions. | |
Implications | Without principles, short-term considerations, convenient exceptions and inconsistencies will rapidly undermine the management of information systems. |
Information system initiatives will not begin until they are examined for compliance with the principles. |
Principles are inter-related and need to be applied as a cohesive set. Initiatives that conflict with the principles require the explicit approval of the Technical Architecture Committee through its designated Architectural Governance process. |
Note: Learn more about what principles are and how to make them by viewing the TOGAF 9.x standard.