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| Criterion | ![]() Knowledge Modeling Concept Mapping | ![]() Operations MORT Analysis | ![]() Operations Fault Tree Analysis |
|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | Concept Mapping arranges terms and relationships in a network that makes subject-matter connections tangible. It fits when a topic needs to be understood structurally rather than linearly. | For a safety-relevant event or a system with high protection requirements, the method examines where controls failed. It exposes both technical and organizational gaps. | For a critical top event with several possible triggers, the method logically models failure paths. It makes visible which combinations of conditions can lead to damage. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | High | High |
Timedifferent | 1-2 h | Mehrere Tage bis Wochen | 2-6 h |
Participantsdifferent | 1-8 | 2-6 | 3-8 |
Formatsame | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Concept Map, Relationship Labels, Knowledge Gaps | MORT Worksheets, Findings per Branch, Corrective Actions, Systemic Recommendations | Fault Tree, Critical Paths, Cause Hypotheses, Control Actions |
Tagsno overlap | KnowledgeConceptsMappingSensemaking | Root causeSafetySystemicIncident | RiskRoot causeSafety |
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