A visual description of which other objects a certain functionality is related to. It usually contains a selection of surrounding objects and relationships to support a specific analysis.
Purpose (use)
The capability environment model is used to analyze relationships to other objects. It is also used to create relationships that cannot be accommodated in other models (to avoid messy collaboration models).
Way of working
- Place a functional ability in the center of the model.
- Use the EA tool's functionality to bring out the relationships and objects of interest.
