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| Criterion |  UX Research Contextual Inquiry |  Knowledge Modeling Knowledge Mapping |  Business Strategy Value Chain Analysis |
|---|---|---|---|
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. | Knowledge Mapping makes knowledge, gaps, and transfer paths visible across a field. It fits when expertise should not just exist but also be findable and transferable. | Value Chain Analysis shows where value is created, costs accrue, and differentiation becomes possible along the process. It compares strengths, risks, market logic, and courses of action. The result is captured as a value-chain map and lever list. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Medium | High |
Timedifferent | 1-3 Wochen | 1-3 h | Half day |
Participantsdifferent | 4-12 Beobachtungen | 3-12 | 3-8 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Field Notes, Workflow Insights, Pain Points | Knowledge Map, Critical Knowledge Areas, Transfer Plan | Value Chain Map, Lever List |
Tagsno overlap | UX researchObservationContext | KnowledgeMappingRisk | StrategyBusiness modelDiagnosisAnalysis |
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