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| Criterion |  Operations Root Cause Tree Analysis |  Business Strategy SWOT Analysis |
|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | For a problem with several suspected causes, the method builds a causal structure instead of a mere list. It makes visible how causes connect and where the strongest points of leverage lie. | SWOT Analysis arranges strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats into a compact picture of the situation. It keeps internal capabilities and external influences separate before strategic options emerge from them. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Low |
Timedifferent | 1-3 h | 30-60 min |
Participantsdifferent | 2-8 | 3-12 |
Formatsame | Workshop | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Cause Tree, Evidence Notes, Countermeasures | SWOT matrix, Strategic options, Action list |
Tagsno overlap | Root causeTreeIncidentQuality | StrategyAnalysisMarketPositioning |
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