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As can be seen in this model, the real path is shown as the dashed line. It is one of continual adjustments, for small entrepreneurial business this would commonly be known as pivoting (this concept does have its opponents who believe small companies should simple realign, refocus on its core values and stop listening to the many voices pulling it different directions). For much larger organisations this could be viewed as realignment to its goals but an adjustment in its strategies, objectives and tactics.
Another view of enterprise architecture is that of a capability within an organisation that will allow a large seafaring tanker to turn effectively and speedily in response to a requirement for change. Unless all components (bridge and engine room) within that tanker are working together as one, it becomes very difficult to turn that tanker, to respond to change requests.