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| Criterion |  UX Research Contextual Inquiry |  Domain Modeling Context Map |  Business Strategy VRIO Framework |  Domain Modeling Bounded Context Canvas |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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. | 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. | 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. | When a business context is still loosely outlined, it shapes language, responsibility, and integration space. It clarifies what belongs together and where a boundary needs to hold. |
Complexitysame | Medium | Medium | Medium | Medium |
Timedifferent | 1-3 Wochen | 1-3 h | 90-180 min | 1-3 h |
Participantsdifferent | 4-12 Beobachtungen | 2-8 | 3-6 | 3-8 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Field Notes, Workflow Insights, Pain Points | Context Map, Integration Patterns, Boundary Notes | VRIO Table, Strategic Actions | Context Canvas, Glossary, Integration Notes |
Tagsno overlap | UX researchObservationContext | Domain-Driven DesignBoundariesStrategy | StrategyDiagnosisBusiness modelCapability | Domain-Driven DesignBoundariesModeling |