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| Criterion |  Operations ABC Analysis |  Decision Making Delphi Method |  Operations Kepner-Tregoe |  Business Strategy Ansoff Matrix |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | With many similar objects of differing economic significance, the method prioritizes effort by effect. It separates what needs regular steering from what rarely needs attention. | When knowledge is distributed and direct dominance should be avoided, groups quickly fall under the sway of their opinion leaders. The Delphi Method gathers assessments iteratively and gradually brings expert judgments closer together. | For a disturbance that's hard to pin down, the method cleanly separates problem, cause, and decision. It reduces mixing when symptoms allow several interpretations. | The Ansoff Matrix organizes growth options by market and product relation. It helps weigh expansion, diversification, and adaptation cleanly against each other. |
Complexitydifferent | Low | High | High | Low |
Timedifferent | 30-60 min | 1-4 Wochen | 2-8 h | 45-90 min |
Participantsdifferent | 1-5 | 6-30 Experten | 2-8 | 2-8 |
Formatdifferent | Async | Async | Workshop + async | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | ABC Classification, Focus Rules, Control List | Expert Forecast, Consensus Range, Assumption Notes | Problem Analysis, Decision Analysis, Risk Plan | Ansoff Matrix, Growth Options, Risk Notes |
Tagsno overlap | PrioritizationOperationsPortfolio | ForecastingExpertsDecisionStrategy | Problem solvingRoot causeDecisionOperations | GrowthStrategyMarketPortfolio |