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| Criterion |  Business Strategy Value Chain Analysis |  Knowledge Modeling Concept Mapping |  Business Strategy VRIO Framework |  Business Strategy GAP Analysis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | 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. | Concept Mapping arranges terms and relationships in a network that makes subject-matter connections tangible. It fits when a topic needs to be understood structurally rather than linearly. | 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. | 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. |
Complexitydifferent | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
Timedifferent | Half day | 1-2 h | 90-180 min | 1-3 h |
Participantsdifferent | 3-8 | 1-8 | 3-6 | 2-8 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop | Workshop + async | Workshop | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Value Chain Map, Lever List | Concept Map, Relationship Labels, Knowledge Gaps | VRIO Table, Strategic Actions | Gap Matrix, Action Plan, Risk Notes |
Tagsno overlap | StrategyBusiness modelDiagnosisAnalysis | KnowledgeConceptsMappingSensemaking | StrategyDiagnosisBusiness modelCapability | StrategyAnalysisPlanning |