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| Criterion |  Operations Root Cause Tree Analysis |  Business Strategy SWOT Analysis |  Operations 8D Problem Solving |  Business Strategy Ansoff Matrix |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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. | 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. | The Ansoff Matrix organizes growth options by market and product relation. It helps weigh expansion, diversification, and adaptation cleanly against each other. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Low | High | Low |
Timedifferent | 1-3 h | 30-60 min | 1-6 Wochen | 45-90 min |
Participantsdifferent | 2-8 | 3-12 | 4-10 | 2-8 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop | Workshop | Workshop + async | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Cause Tree, Evidence Notes, Countermeasures | SWOT matrix, Strategic options, Action list | 8D Report, Containment Plan, Root Cause Evidence, Corrective Action Plan | Ansoff Matrix, Growth Options, Risk Notes |
Tagsno overlap | Root causeTreeIncidentQuality | StrategyAnalysisMarketPositioning | QualityProblem solvingRoot cause | GrowthStrategyMarketPortfolio |