Analyzing and Reporting Business Objectives in Multi-Component Information Technology Solutions

A method, data processing system, and computer program product for analyzing components in a network data processing system. A computer identifies a relationship of a set of components in the network data processing system with a function in an organization. The computer monitors a first set of metrics for the set of components over a time period, wherein the first set of metrics indicates a performance for the set of components. The computer monitors a second set of metrics for the function in the organization over the time period, wherein the second set of metrics indicates a use of the function in the organization. The computer selects a component in the set of components. The computer identifies an impact of the selected component on the second metrics for the function in the organization using the relationship and the second set of metrics. A user can provide comments regarding the impact.