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| Criterion |  Business Strategy GAP Analysis |  Operations Change Analysis |  Business Strategy Value Chain Analysis |  Business Strategy VRIO Framework |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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. | For a deviation after a change, the method isolates the influence of the altered condition. It narrows down which differences are relevant and which are just accompanying noise. | 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. | 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 | Medium | Medium | High | Medium |
Timedifferent | 1-3 h | 45-120 min | Half day | 90-180 min |
Participantsdifferent | 2-8 | 2-6 | 3-8 | 3-6 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Gap Matrix, Action Plan, Risk Notes | Change Matrix, Cause Hypotheses, Validation Questions, Action List | Value Chain Map, Lever List | VRIO Table, Strategic Actions |
Tagsno overlap | StrategyAnalysisPlanning | ChangeRoot causeTroubleshootingComparison | StrategyBusiness modelDiagnosisAnalysis | StrategyDiagnosisBusiness modelCapability |