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| Criterion |  Business Strategy Ansoff Matrix |  Business Strategy Porter Five Forces |  Business Strategy Business Model Stress Test |
|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | The Ansoff Matrix organizes growth options by market and product relation. It helps weigh expansion, diversification, and adaptation cleanly against each other. | Porter Five Forces analyzes the forces that shape competitive pressure and profitability in a market. The view of market structure goes beyond individual competitors and reveals systemic pressure points. | 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. |
Complexitydifferent | Low | Medium | High |
Timedifferent | 45-90 min | 1-3 h | Half day |
Participantsdifferent | 2-8 | 2-8 | 3-8 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Ansoff Matrix, Growth Options, Risk Notes | Five Forces Analysis, Competitive Risks, Strategic Options | Stress Test Report, Action Plan per Scenario |
Tags1 shared | GrowthStrategyMarketPortfolio | StrategyCompetitionMarket | StrategyBusiness modelRiskDiagnosis |
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