What is the best description of the diagram?

A . The goal ‘Reduce Expense Ratio from 13% to 11%’ must be achieved before any of the other three goals is achieved-
B. The goal ‘Reduce Expense Ratio from 13% to 11%’ will be achieved if at least one of the other three goals is achieved
C. The goal ‘Reduce Expense Ratio from 13% to 11%’ is similar to the three other goals.
D. The goal ‘Reduce Expense Ratio from 13% to 11%’ is decomposed into three other goals.

Answer: D

Explanation:

The diagram uses the ArchiMate notation for a goal element and an aggregation relationship. A goal element represents an end state that a stakeholder intends to achieve. An aggregation relationship indicates that a whole is composed of parts. In this case, the goal ‘Reduce Expense Ratio from 13% to 11%’ is composed of three sub-goals that contribute to its achievement.

References: ArchiMate® 3.2 Specification, Chapter 10: Motivation Elements, Section 10.1

Goal; Chapter 5: Relationships, Section 5.2 Aggregation.