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| Criterion | ![]() Operations Fishbone Diagram | ![]() Operations MORT Analysis |
|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | When a problem has several possible contributing factors, the method sorts causes by cause areas. It prevents an initial hunch from blocking the view of other plausible drivers. | 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 | Low | High |
Timedifferent | 30-60 min | Mehrere Tage bis Wochen |
Participantsdifferent | 2-8 | 2-6 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Fishbone Diagram, Cause Categories, Investigation Backlog | MORT Worksheets, Findings per Branch, Corrective Actions, Systemic Recommendations |
Tags1 shared | Root causeQualityOperations | Root causeSafetySystemicIncident |
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