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Selected:MORT AnalysisSAAM (Software Architecture Analysis Method)8D Problem SolvingBarrier Analysis
| Criterion |  Operations MORT Analysis |  Architecture SAAM (Software Architecture Analysis Method) |  Operations 8D Problem Solving |  Operations Barrier Analysis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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. | SAAM helps teams judge an architecture’s suitability for selected tasks and changes. It is particularly useful for examining modifiability and comparing architecture alternatives with clear reasoning. | For an acute quality or delivery problem, the method structures immediate protection and root cause work together. It keeps the situation stable while the actual cause is investigated cleanly. | For a risk that can only be managed through multiple layers of protection, the method examines the effectiveness of each barrier. It shows where safeguards are missing, too weak, or fail under real conditions. |
Complexitydifferent | High | High | High | Medium |
Timedifferent | Mehrere Tage bis Wochen | Preparation, scenario analysis, and findings review; effort depends on scope | 1-6 Wochen | 2-4 h |
Participantsdifferent | 2-6 | Architecture experts and stakeholders for scenarios and weighting | 4-10 | 2-6 |
Formatsame | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | MORT Worksheets, Findings per Branch, Corrective Actions, Systemic Recommendations | Domain functions mapped to components and connections, Quality attributes and evaluation criteria, Typical tasks and their effects on the architecture, Reasoned evaluation or comparison of alternatives | 8D Report, Containment Plan, Root Cause Evidence, Corrective Action Plan | Barrier Inventory, Failure Analysis per Barrier, Action Backlog |
Tagsno overlap | Root causeSafetySystemicIncident | ArchitectureChangeAnalysisComparisonQuality | QualityProblem solvingRoot cause | Root causeSafetyIncident |