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| Criterion |  Business Strategy Business Model Canvas |  Operations ABC Analysis |  Business Strategy Business Model Stress Test |  Business Strategy VRIO Framework |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | The Business Model Canvas condenses a business model to its key building blocks and assumptions. It makes variants quickly comparable and reveals gaps before validation or implementation begins. | 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. | 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 | Medium | Low | High | Medium |
Timedifferent | 1-2 h | 30-60 min | Half day | 90-180 min |
Participantsdifferent | 2-8 | 1-5 | 3-8 | 3-6 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Async | Workshop | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Business Model Canvas, Assumption List, Business Hypotheses | ABC Classification, Focus Rules, Control List | Stress Test Report, Action Plan per Scenario | VRIO Table, Strategic Actions |
Tagsno overlap | Business modelStrategyValueInnovation | PrioritizationOperationsPortfolio | StrategyBusiness modelRiskDiagnosis | StrategyDiagnosisBusiness modelCapability |