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A Rationale provides the logical reasoning behind a strategic or operational response. It connects a specific condition (Trigger) to a reasoned explanation that guides actions across one or more business architecture domains. Rationales are formalized objects in the Strategic Response Model and are central to decision transparency and traceability. See: Strategic Response Model
Rationales help ensure that every action taken by the organization is grounded in strategic intent and can be clearly explained through a documented reasoning process.
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Strategy: Rationales explain strategic adjustments based on triggers
Capabilities: Rationales describe why capabilities need to be developed or modified
Initiatives: Rationales provide the foundation for launching initiatives
Policy: Rationales explain policy changes in response to triggers
Performance: Rationales describe modifications to performance metrics
Schema properties
Field | Type | Required | Description | Example |
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| string (uuid) | Yes | Unique identifier for the rationale | "RAT-STR-005" |
| string | Yes | Title or summary of the rationale | "Enhance Safety Compliance" |
| string | Yes | A detailed explanation of the rationale supporting a strategic response | "Implementing these changes will prevent safety incidents and ensure regulatory compliance" |
| string (uuid) | Yes | Reference to the trigger that prompted this rationale | "TRG-EXT-2025-01" |
| array of string (enum) | No | List of business architecture domains influenced by this rationale | ["Policy", "Capabilities"] |
| string (enum) | Yes | The response category for this rationale | "Preventative" |
| string (enum) | No | The logical structure of the rationale | "Normative" |
| string (enum) | No | The foundation for the rationale | "Industry_Best_Practice" |
| string (uuid) | No | Reference to the strategic objective this rationale supports | "OBJ-2025-003" |
| string (enum) | No | The nature of value creation or preservation | "Risk_Reduction" |
| string (date) | No | The date the rationale was first recorded | "2025-04-20" |
| string | No | The person or team who documented the rationale | "Safety Standards Team" |
| string | No | The organizational unit that owns or authored the rationale | "Safety Analysis Division" |
| array of string (uuid) | No | References to other related rationales | ["RAT-STR-006"] |
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