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| Criterion |  Operations Fault Tree Analysis |  Knowledge Modeling Knowledge Mapping |  Operations 5 Whys |  Operations MORT Analysis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | 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. | Knowledge Mapping makes knowledge, gaps, and transfer paths visible across a field. It fits when expertise should not just exist but also be findable and transferable. | 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. | 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. |
Complexitydifferent | High | Medium | Low | High |
Timedifferent | 2-6 h | 1-3 h | 15-30 min | Mehrere Tage bis Wochen |
Participantsdifferent | 3-8 | 3-12 | 2-6 | 2-6 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop | Workshop | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Fault Tree, Critical Paths, Cause Hypotheses, Control Actions | Knowledge Map, Critical Knowledge Areas, Transfer Plan | Root cause notes, Countermeasures | MORT Worksheets, Findings per Branch, Corrective Actions, Systemic Recommendations |
Tagsno overlap | RiskRoot causeSafety | KnowledgeMappingRisk | Root causeIncidentLeanProblem solving | Root causeSafetySystemicIncident |