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| Criterion |  Domain Modeling Context Map |  UX Research Contextual Inquiry |  Business Strategy Porter Five Forces |
|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | When several contexts need to talk to each other, it makes their relationships and dependencies legible. It helps sort integration pressure and responsibilities across system boundaries. | When work processes are known only from accounts and the real context stays hidden, Contextual Inquiry makes behavior at the workplace visible. Observation and follow-up questions together show how people actually work, get interrupted, and improvise. | 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. |
Complexitysame | Medium | Medium | Medium |
Timedifferent | 1-3 h | 1-3 Wochen | 1-3 h |
Participantsdifferent | 2-8 | 4-12 Beobachtungen | 2-8 |
Formatsame | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Context Map, Integration Patterns, Boundary Notes | Field Notes, Workflow Insights, Pain Points | Five Forces Analysis, Competitive Risks, Strategic Options |
Tagsno overlap | Domain-Driven DesignBoundariesStrategy | UX researchObservationContext | StrategyCompetitionMarket |
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