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| Criterion |  Operations 5 Whys |  Business Strategy Ansoff Matrix |  Operations A3 Problem Solving |  Operations ABC Analysis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | For a single, hard-to-explain deviation, the method exposes the causal chain behind the visible symptom. It keeps the cause open until a controllable condition emerges instead of a mere description. | The Ansoff Matrix organizes growth options by market and product relation. It helps weigh expansion, diversification, and adaptation cleanly against each other. | For a complex deviation with several people involved, the method bundles problem, analysis, and decision onto one page. It creates a shared working space where causes, countermeasures, and follow-up fit together. | With many similar objects of differing economic significance, the method prioritizes effort by effect. It separates what needs regular steering from what rarely needs attention. |
Complexitydifferent | Low | Low | Medium | Low |
Timedifferent | 15-30 min | 45-90 min | 45-90 min | 30-60 min |
Participantsdifferent | 2-6 | 2-8 | 2-5 | 1-5 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Async |
Outputdifferent | Root cause notes, Countermeasures | Ansoff Matrix, Growth Options, Risk Notes | A3 Report, Action Plan, Root Cause Analysis | ABC Classification, Focus Rules, Control List |
Tagsno overlap | Root causeIncidentLeanProblem solving | GrowthStrategyMarketPortfolio | LeanProblem solvingCoachingOperations | PrioritizationOperationsPortfolio |