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| Criterion |  Operations ABC Analysis |  Operations 5 Whys |  Decision Making Force Field Analysis |
|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | 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. | 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. | In change initiatives, supporting and restraining forces sit at the table at the same time. Force Field Analysis makes these tensions explicit and shows where change can be pushed forward by strengthening or relieving. |
Complexitysame | Low | Low | Low |
Timedifferent | 30-60 min | 15-30 min | 45-90 min |
Participantsdifferent | 1-5 | 2-6 | 3-12 |
Formatdifferent | Async | Workshop | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | ABC Classification, Focus Rules, Control List | Root cause notes, Countermeasures | Force Field Map, Change Levers, Risk Notes |
Tagsno overlap | PrioritizationOperationsPortfolio | Root causeIncidentLeanProblem solving | ChangeDecisionStrategy |
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