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Relationship of Domain, Attributes, Elements and Sub-Elements

To understand the Relationship of Domain, Attributes, Elements and Sub-Elements, see: https://orthogramic.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/OM/pages/245137488/Domain+Attributes+Elements?atlOrigin=eyJpIjoiNWYyMjRjYzk3MzNjNDQxNWE4NjJlZjU1NmI1ZDg5NTEiLCJwIjoiYyJ9

Organization attributes

Domain

Attribute

Description

Example

organization

orgTitle

The name or title of the Organization

Office of Railroad Safety

organization

Description

A detailed explanation of what the Organization entails

Regional safety oversight office responsible for inspections and enforcement of federal railroad safety regulations in the Northeast corridor

organization

Structure

The Organization structure of the company

5 Regional Offices - 8 Technical Divisions

organization

Roles

The roles within the Organization

Regional Administrator, Chief Safety Inspector, Track Specialist, Signal Engineer, Hazmat Inspector

organization

Mission Statement

The mission of the Organization

Reduce railroad-related accidents and incidents through proactive inspections and data-driven safety programs

organization

Vision Statement

The vision of the Organization

Zero train accidents and employee injuries through technology-enabled safety systems and predictive maintenance

organization

Values

The core values guiding the Organization

Safety First, Data-Driven Decisions, Continuous Improvement

organization

Strategic Goals

Long-term goals that align with the mission and vision

Reduce accident rate by 25% over 5 years, 100% implementation of PTC, 98% track inspection compliance

organization

Stakeholders

Key Stakeholders of the Organization

Class I Railroads, Short Lines, State DOTs, Labor Unions, Equipment Manufacturers

organization

Governance

The governance framework and policies

49 CFR Parts 200-299 Compliance Framework

organization

Legal Structure

The legal structure of the Organization

Federal Agency - DOT Operating Administration

organization

Geographic Presence

Locations and geographic reach of the Organization

8 regions covering 140,000 miles of track

organization

Size

The size of the Organization in terms of employees revenue etc

847 field inspectors, $2.3B annual budget

organization

Culture

The culture within the Organization

Data-driven safety culture with 94% employee engagement

organization

History

The history and milestones of the Organization

Est. 1966, implemented PTC mandate 2008, achieved 99.6% compliance 2023

organization

Strategic Initiatives

Key Initiatives to drive strategic goals

Digital Track Inspection Program, Grade Crossing Safety Initiative 2025

Organization unit

Element

Sub-Element

Description

Example

organizationUnits

orgUnitTitle

The name or title of the Organization unit

Track and Rail Infrastructure Division

organizationUnits

Description

A detailed explanation of what the Organization unit entails

Oversees track safety standards and inspection programs across the national rail network

organizationUnits

Purpose

The intended purpose or function of the Organization unit within the Organization

Maintain Class 1-5 track safety standards compliance

organizationUnits

Owner

The individual or team responsible for the Organization unit

Director of Track Safety

organizationUnits

Higher-Organization Unit

The Organization or Organization unit above in the Organization hierarchy

Office of Railroad Safety

organizationUnits

Sub-Organization Units

Sub-Organization units directly below this Organization unit in the Organization hierarchy

Track Geometry Program, Rail Defect Detection, Bridge Safety Unit

organizationUnits

Roles

Specific roles within the Organization unit

Senior Track Inspector, Rail Integrity Specialist, Bridge Safety Engineer

organizationUnits

Processes

Key processes carried out by the Organization unit

Track Geometry Car Operations, Ultrasonic Rail Testing, Bridge Load Rating

organizationUnits

Performance Indicators

Metrics used to measure effectiveness and efficiency

98.7% track inspection compliance rate, 2.4 defects per 100 track miles

organizationUnits

Dependencies

Other units processes or systems that the unit depends on

Signal Systems Division, Railroad Operations Unit

organizationUnits

Related Units

Organization units that are related or linked

Grade Crossing Safety Unit, Hazmat Transportation Division

organizationUnits

Risks

Potential risks associated with operations

Track buckling in extreme heat, delayed maintenance schedules

organizationUnits

Improvement Opportunities

Areas for enhancement or improvement

Implement AI-based defect detection, increase inspection frequency

organizationUnits

Strategic Alignment

Alignment with strategic goals and objectives

Contributes to 25% accident reduction goal through enhanced inspections

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Example: Office of Railroad Safety (USA)

Domain Entity name

Domain entity type

Relationship Role

Description

Workforce Planning

Capability

Owning unit

Responsible for workforce planning policies and systems across the FRA.

HR Support

Services

Providing unit

Offers recruitment and onboarding services to all technical divisions.

Track Inspection

Information

Consuming unit

Relies on technical inspection data for workforce deployment forecasting.

Rail Safety Regulation

Policy

Dependent unit

Applies and enforces regulation developed by Policy and Legal.

Digital Track Maintenance

Performance

Supported unit

Benefits from technology-enabled maintenance KPIs managed by Engineering.

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        "visionStatement": {
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        "values": {
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        "stakeholders": {
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        "governance": {
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        "legalStructure": {
          "type": "string",
          "description": "The legal structure of the Organization"
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        "geographicPresence": {
          "type": "string",
          "description": "Locations and geographic reach of the Organization"
        },
        "size": {
          "type": "string",
          "description": "The size of the Organization in terms of employees, revenue etc"
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        "culture": {
          "type": "string",
          "description": "The culture within the Organization"
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        "history": {
          "type": "string",
          "description": "The history and milestones of the Organization"
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        "strategicInitiatives": {
          "type": "string",
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        "description": {
          "type": "string",
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        "purpose": {
          "type": "string",
          "description": "The intended purpose or function of the Organization unit within the Organization"
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        "owner": {
          "type": "string",
          "description": "The individual or team responsible for the Organization unit"
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          "type": "string",
          "description": "The Organization or Organization unit above in the Organization hierarchy"
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          "description": "Specific roles within the Organization unit"
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        "processes": {
          "type": "string",
          "description": "Key processes carried out by the Organization unit"
        },
        "performanceIndicators": {
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          "description": "Metrics used to measure effectiveness and efficiency"
        },
        "dependencies": {
          "type": "string",
          "description": "Other units, processes or systems that the unit depends on"
        },
        "relatedUnits": {
          "type": "string",
          "description": "Organization units that are related or linked"
        },
        "risks": {
          "type": "string",
          "description": "Potential risks associated with operations"
        },
        "improvementOpportunities": {
          "type": "string",
          "description": "Areas for enhancement or improvement"
        },
        "strategicAlignment": {
          "type": "string",
          "description": "Alignment with strategic goals and objectives"
        }
      }
    },
    "domainRelationships": {
      "type": "object",
      "description": "Relationships between organization units and different business architecture domain entities",
      "properties": {
        "domainEntityName": {
          "type": "string",
          "description": "Name of the domain entity involved in the relationship"
        },
        "domainEntityType": {
          "type": "string",
          "description": "Type of domain entity (Capability, Service, Information, etc.)"
        },
        "relationshipRole": {
          "type": "string",
          "description": "Role in the relationship (Owning unit, Providing unit, Consuming unit, etc.)"
        },
        "description": {
          "type": "string",
          "description": "Details about the nature of the relationship"
        }
      }
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