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| Criterion |  Operations DMAIC |  Business Strategy Porter Five Forces |  Architecture ATAM (Architecture Tradeoff Analysis Method) |  Business Strategy Ansoff Matrix |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | For a process problem with fluctuating performance, the method brings analysis and improvement into a disciplined sequence. It creates a framework in which numbers, causes, and control come together. | Porter Five Forces analyzes the forces that shape competitive pressure and profitability in a market. The view of market structure goes beyond individual competitors and reveals systemic pressure points. | ATAM helps teams weigh architecture decisions when quality goals compete. The team considers business goals, stakeholder expectations, and technical decisions together. The evaluation shows which risks need further investigation. | The Ansoff Matrix organizes growth options by market and product relation. It helps weigh expansion, diversification, and adaptation cleanly against each other. |
Complexitydifferent | High | Medium | High | Low |
Timedifferent | 2-12 Wochen | 1-3 h | Several meetings plus preparation and analysis; total effort depends on scope | 45-90 min |
Participantsdifferent | 3-10 | 2-8 | Evaluation team, architects, and relevant stakeholders | 2-8 |
Formatsame | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Project Charter, Measurement Plan, Cause Analysis, Control Plan | Five Forces Analysis, Competitive Risks, Strategic Options | Prioritized quality scenarios in a utility tree, Architecture risks with reasoning and assumptions, Sensitivity and trade-off points, Findings report with open investigations | Ansoff Matrix, Growth Options, Risk Notes |
Tagsno overlap | Continuous improvementQualityProcess improvement | StrategyCompetitionMarket | ArchitectureQualityRiskTradeoffsStakeholders | GrowthStrategyMarketPortfolio |