A group of logically related tasks which is required for producing a result.

Core vs Extended

Description

Business function is a theoretical construction which focuses on WHAT is required to produce a result. The name is set as a verbal substantive for highlighting the absence of activity. Some naming examples: To produce becomes production, to analyze becomes analyzing, to bill becomes billing, to handle becomes handling and to administer becomes administering.

Reference to Standards

SKL/Inera:  Has Function with the same meaning based on the core meta model which is released.  Definition: Not confirmed yet. 

Archimate: Has Function with the same meaning (Business Function).

TOGAF: Has Function with the same meaning.