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| Criterion |  Business Strategy SWOT Analysis |  Business Strategy VRIO Framework |  Business Strategy TOWS Matrix |
|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | SWOT Analysis arranges strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats into a compact picture of the situation. It keeps internal capabilities and external influences separate before strategic options emerge from them. | 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. | 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. |
Complexitydifferent | Low | Medium | Medium |
Timedifferent | 30-60 min | 90-180 min | 1-2 h |
Participantsdifferent | 3-12 | 3-6 | 3-10 |
Formatsame | Workshop | Workshop | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | SWOT matrix, Strategic options, Action list | VRIO Table, Strategic Actions | TOWS Matrix, Strategic Options, Priority Actions |
Tags1 shared | StrategyAnalysisMarketPositioning | StrategyDiagnosisBusiness modelCapability | StrategyAnalysisOptions |
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