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| Criterion |  Decision Making Delphi Method |  Knowledge Modeling NeOn Methodology |  Business Strategy Value Chain Analysis |  Knowledge Modeling Linked Open Terms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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 NeOn Methodology structures ontology work as a controlled process with reuse, scenarios, and reviews. It is useful when ontologies should not emerge ad hoc but modularly and reusably. | 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. | Linked Open Terms connects terminology work with linked-data thinking and makes terminology technically connectable. Vocabulary, meanings, and references can thereby be maintained consistently. |
Complexitydifferent | High | High | High | Medium |
Timedifferent | 1-4 Wochen | Mehrere Wochen bis Monate | Half day | Wochen bis Monate |
Participantsdifferent | 6-30 Experten | 2-10 | 3-8 | 2-8 |
Formatdifferent | Async | Workshop + async | Workshop | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Expert Forecast, Consensus Range, Assumption Notes | Ontology Requirements Specification, Reuse Plan, Ontology Modules, Evaluation Report | Value Chain Map, Lever List | Ontology Requirements, Conceptual Model, Published Ontology, Documentation, Maintenance Plan |
Tagsno overlap | ForecastingExpertsDecisionStrategy | OntologyMethodologyReuseSemanticEngineering | StrategyBusiness modelDiagnosisAnalysis | OntologyMethodologyAgileSemantic |