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| Criterion | ![]() Decision Making Delphi Method | ![]() Business Strategy Ansoff Matrix | ![]() Business Strategy VRIO Framework |
|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | When knowledge is distributed and direct dominance should be avoided, groups quickly fall under the sway of their opinion leaders. The Delphi Method gathers assessments iteratively and gradually brings expert judgments closer together. | The Ansoff Matrix organizes growth options by market and product relation. It helps weigh expansion, diversification, and adaptation cleanly against each other. | 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 | High | Low | Medium |
Timedifferent | 1-4 Wochen | 45-90 min | 90-180 min |
Participantsdifferent | 6-30 Experten | 2-8 | 3-6 |
Formatdifferent | Async | Workshop + async | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Expert Forecast, Consensus Range, Assumption Notes | Ansoff Matrix, Growth Options, Risk Notes | VRIO Table, Strategic Actions |
Tags1 shared | ForecastingExpertsDecisionStrategy | GrowthStrategyMarketPortfolio | StrategyDiagnosisBusiness modelCapability |
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