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| Criterion |  Decision Making Pareto Analysis |  Decision Making Decision Matrix |  Operations Kepner-Tregoe |  Operations 8D Problem Solving |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | In many problem situations, effect is distributed unequally across many causes. A Pareto Analysis separates the few drivers with high leverage from the long remainder and focuses attention on what measurably moves the needle. | When several options collide with several criteria, comparison quickly becomes subjective. A Decision Matrix makes the trade-off visible and brings weighting, criteria, and options into a shared logic. | For a disturbance that's hard to pin down, the method cleanly separates problem, cause, and decision. It reduces mixing when symptoms allow several interpretations. | 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. |
Complexitydifferent | Low | Medium | High | High |
Timedifferent | 30-60 min | 45-90 min | 2-8 h | 1-6 Wochen |
Participantsdifferent | 1-6 | 2-8 | 2-8 | 4-10 |
Formatsame | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Pareto Chart, Top Causes, Focus List | Decision Matrix, Scoring Rationale, Selected Option | Problem Analysis, Decision Analysis, Risk Plan | 8D Report, Containment Plan, Root Cause Evidence, Corrective Action Plan |
Tagsno overlap | PrioritizationQualityFocusRoot cause | DecisionCriteriaScoringTradeoffs | Problem solvingRoot causeDecisionOperations | QualityProblem solvingRoot cause |