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| Criterion |  Operations MORT Analysis |  Operations 5 Whys |  Decision Making OODA Loop |
|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | 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 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 | In dynamic situations, decisions become outdated faster than they can be prepared. The OODA Loop holds observing, orienting, deciding, and acting together as a recurring rhythm so reaction does not slide into inertia. |
Complexitydifferent | High | Low | Medium |
Timedifferent | Mehrere Tage bis Wochen | 15-30 min | 15-60 min je Zyklus |
Participantsdifferent | 2-6 | 2-6 | 1-8 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | MORT Worksheets, Findings per Branch, Corrective Actions, Systemic Recommendations | Root cause notes, Countermeasures | Situation Assessment, Decision Loop, Action Updates |
Tagsno overlap | Root causeSafetySystemicIncident | Root causeIncidentLeanProblem solving | DecisionChangeLearningStrategy |
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