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| Criterion |  Architecture Architecture Decision Record |  Business Strategy Business Model Stress Test |  Business Strategy VRIO Framework |
|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | An ADR permanently records an architecture decision with context, trade-offs, and consequence. It creates continuity for later changes because the decision path stays traceable. | 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 | 15-45 min | Half day | 90-180 min |
Participantsdifferent | 1-3 | 3-8 | 3-6 |
Formatdifferent | Async | Workshop | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | ADR File, Decision Log, Rationale | Stress Test Report, Action Plan per Scenario | VRIO Table, Strategic Actions |
Tagsno overlap | ArchitectureRationaleDocumentationGovernance | StrategyBusiness modelRiskDiagnosis | StrategyDiagnosisBusiness modelCapability |
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