An outcome represents an end result that has been achieved. Outcomes are high-level, business-oriented results produced by capabilities of an organization, and by inference by the core elements of its architecture that realize these capabilities. Outcomes are tangible, possibly quantitative, and time-related, and can be associated with assessments.
Example Outcomes:
▪“First-place ranking achieved”.
▪“Key supplier partnerships in place”.
▪“2015 quarterly profits rose 10% year over year beginning in Q3”.
This element can be visualized on the following ArchiMate Viewpoints: