The following table provides the relationships that exist between element types and their meaning.
Relationship
Description
Example
Identifies
This link connects Assessment to a Potential Reward or Risk. Meaning that the Assessment points out some possible Potential Reward or Risk that is/are significant to that Assessment. Each possible consequence serves as an appraisal of the worth, value, or quality of some aspect of the Assessment in specific terms, types, or dimensions.
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Provides Impetus
This link connects Assessment to a Business Policy or Business Rule. Meaning that the Assessment is the driving force for the Business Policy or Business Rule.
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Affects Achievements
This link connects Assessment to a Vision, Goal, or Objective. Meaning that the Assessment has an impact on the End outcomes.
This link connects Assessment to a Influencer (External Influencer or Internal Influencer). Meaning that the Assessment is the Influencer’s judgment that influences the organization’s ability to carry out its Means or achieve its Ends.