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| Criterion |  Business Strategy VRIO Framework |  Business Strategy GAP Analysis |  Business Strategy TOWS Matrix |  Business Strategy Value Chain Analysis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | 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. | 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. | 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. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Medium | Medium | High |
Timedifferent | 90-180 min | 1-3 h | 1-2 h | Half day |
Participantsdifferent | 3-6 | 2-8 | 3-10 | 3-8 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop | Workshop + async | Workshop | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | VRIO Table, Strategic Actions | Gap Matrix, Action Plan, Risk Notes | TOWS Matrix, Strategic Options, Priority Actions | Value Chain Map, Lever List |
Tags1 shared | StrategyDiagnosisBusiness modelCapability | StrategyAnalysisPlanning | StrategyAnalysisOptions | StrategyBusiness modelDiagnosisAnalysis |