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| Criterion |  Business Strategy Ansoff Matrix |  Operations 5 Whys |  Operations ABC Analysis |
|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | The Ansoff Matrix organizes growth options by market and product relation. It helps weigh expansion, diversification, and adaptation cleanly against each other. | 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. | 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. |
Complexitysame | Low | Low | Low |
Timedifferent | 45-90 min | 15-30 min | 30-60 min |
Participantsdifferent | 2-8 | 2-6 | 1-5 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop | Async |
Outputdifferent | Ansoff Matrix, Growth Options, Risk Notes | Root cause notes, Countermeasures | ABC Classification, Focus Rules, Control List |
Tagsno overlap | GrowthStrategyMarketPortfolio | Root causeIncidentLeanProblem solving | PrioritizationOperationsPortfolio |
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