System Purpose Viewpoint

This viewpoint provides the instructions to create the System Purpose View in a System Description

The System Purpose or 'reason for being' of a system-of-interest provides an integrating context for the system.

There is usually a stated or primary purpose of a system-of-interest. Other purposes may be included as part of the design of the system. In addition, other affordances may also emerge as the system is in use or operation. These are also valid system purpose statements.

The System Purpose is a key attribute of a system-of-interest. The view ensures that the purpose is carefully considered and included in the System Description.

Generally this view is created using text.

Visual images can also enhance the value of the purpose of the system. These images can be included in various system models. Rich Pictures can be used to capture the big picture.

• Identify the stakeholders of the system-of-interest.
• Conduct a workshop to gather purpose statements
• Rationalise and prioritise the purpose statements
• Agree a primary and if necessary secondary purpose statements.

• Identify and rules or constraints that must be followed to complete this view

State any references or people that have helped to define this viewpoint.

Provide notes and background information to track any changes or other information.