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| Criterion |  UX Research Contextual Inquiry |  Knowledge Modeling Concept Mapping |  Business Strategy VRIO Framework |
|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | 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. | Concept Mapping arranges terms and relationships in a network that makes subject-matter connections tangible. It fits when a topic needs to be understood structurally rather than linearly. | 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. |
Complexitysame | Medium | Medium | Medium |
Timedifferent | 1-3 Wochen | 1-2 h | 90-180 min |
Participantsdifferent | 4-12 Beobachtungen | 1-8 | 3-6 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Field Notes, Workflow Insights, Pain Points | Concept Map, Relationship Labels, Knowledge Gaps | VRIO Table, Strategic Actions |
Tagsno overlap | UX researchObservationContext | KnowledgeConceptsMappingSensemaking | StrategyDiagnosisBusiness modelCapability |
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