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| Criterion |  Business Strategy GAP Analysis |  Operations ABC Analysis |  Business Strategy TOWS Matrix |  Business Strategy Ansoff Matrix |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | GAP Analysis compares the current state with a target picture and makes the distance manageable. It becomes useful when, ahead of new initiatives, it must become clear which capabilities, processes, or resources are missing. | With many similar objects of differing economic significance, the method prioritizes effort by effect. It separates what needs regular steering from what rarely needs attention. | The TOWS Matrix connects internal strengths and weaknesses with external opportunities and threats into action-oriented strategies. It goes a step further than a pure stocktaking. | The Ansoff Matrix organizes growth options by market and product relation. It helps weigh expansion, diversification, and adaptation cleanly against each other. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Low | Medium | Low |
Timedifferent | 1-3 h | 30-60 min | 1-2 h | 45-90 min |
Participantsdifferent | 2-8 | 1-5 | 3-10 | 2-8 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Async | Workshop | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Gap Matrix, Action Plan, Risk Notes | ABC Classification, Focus Rules, Control List | TOWS Matrix, Strategic Options, Priority Actions | Ansoff Matrix, Growth Options, Risk Notes |
Tagsno overlap | StrategyAnalysisPlanning | PrioritizationOperationsPortfolio | StrategyAnalysisOptions | GrowthStrategyMarketPortfolio |