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| Criterion |  Business Strategy GAP Analysis |  Operations Failure Mode and Effects 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 process, product, or service with noticeable failure risks, the method assesses possible failure modes in advance. It directs attention to combinations of occurrence, effect, and detectability. | 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 | High | High | Medium |
Timedifferent | 1-3 h | 2-6 h | Half day | 90-180 min |
Participantsdifferent | 2-8 | 3-10 | 3-8 | 3-6 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop | Workshop | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Gap Matrix, Action Plan, Risk Notes | FMEA Table, Risk Priority, Mitigation Actions | Value Chain Map, Lever List | VRIO Table, Strategic Actions |
Tagsno overlap | StrategyAnalysisPlanning | RiskQualityOperationsRoot cause | StrategyBusiness modelDiagnosisAnalysis | StrategyDiagnosisBusiness modelCapability |