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| Criterion |  Operations 5 Whys |  Business Strategy Business Model Stress Test |  Business Strategy VRIO Framework |
|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | For a single, hard-to-explain deviation, the method exposes the causal chain behind the visible symptom. It keeps the cause open until a controllable condition emerges instead of a mere description. | A Business Model Stress Test checks how well a business model holds up under pressure and headwinds. It compares strengths, risks, market logic, and courses of action. The result is captured as a stress-test report and action plan per scenario. | The VRIO Framework rates resources and capabilities on whether they are Valuable, Rare, Inimitable, and Organized. It compares strengths, risks, market logic, and courses of action. The result is captured as a VRIO table and strategic actions. |
Complexitydifferent | Low | High | Medium |
Timedifferent | 15-30 min | Half day | 90-180 min |
Participantsdifferent | 2-6 | 3-8 | 3-6 |
Formatsame | Workshop | Workshop | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Root cause notes, Countermeasures | Stress Test Report, Action Plan per Scenario | VRIO Table, Strategic Actions |
Tagsno overlap | Root causeIncidentLeanProblem solving | StrategyBusiness modelRiskDiagnosis | StrategyDiagnosisBusiness modelCapability |
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