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Selected:VRIO FrameworkRoot Cause Tree AnalysisBusiness Model Stress TestFailure Mode and Effects Analysis
| Criterion |  Business Strategy VRIO Framework |  Operations Root Cause Tree Analysis |  Business Strategy Business Model Stress Test |  Operations Failure Mode and Effects 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. | For a problem with several suspected causes, the method builds a causal structure instead of a mere list. It makes visible how causes connect and where the strongest points of leverage lie. | A Business Model Stress Test checks how well a business model holds up under pressure and headwinds. It compares strengths, risks, market logic, and courses of action. The result is captured as a stress-test report and action plan per scenario. | 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. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Medium | High | High |
Timedifferent | 90-180 min | 1-3 h | Half day | 2-6 h |
Participantsdifferent | 3-6 | 2-8 | 3-8 | 3-10 |
Formatsame | Workshop | Workshop | Workshop | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | VRIO Table, Strategic Actions | Cause Tree, Evidence Notes, Countermeasures | Stress Test Report, Action Plan per Scenario | FMEA Table, Risk Priority, Mitigation Actions |
Tagsno overlap | StrategyDiagnosisBusiness modelCapability | Root causeTreeIncidentQuality | StrategyBusiness modelRiskDiagnosis | RiskQualityOperationsRoot cause |