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| Criterion |  Business Strategy VRIO Framework |  Business Strategy TOWS Matrix |  Business Strategy Ansoff Matrix |
|---|---|---|---|
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. | 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. | The Ansoff Matrix organizes growth options by market and product relation. It helps weigh expansion, diversification, and adaptation cleanly against each other. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Medium | Low |
Timedifferent | 90-180 min | 1-2 h | 45-90 min |
Participantsdifferent | 3-6 | 3-10 | 2-8 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop | Workshop | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | VRIO Table, Strategic Actions | TOWS Matrix, Strategic Options, Priority Actions | Ansoff Matrix, Growth Options, Risk Notes |
Tags1 shared | StrategyDiagnosisBusiness modelCapability | StrategyAnalysisOptions | GrowthStrategyMarketPortfolio |
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