Root Cause Analysis
- Engineering & Applied Technologies -
Aerospace & Automotive Dictionary
Definition
An aerospace and automotive concept defining a technical component, process, or performance measure used in vehicle design, production, or operation. It applies when relevant engineering prerequisites are satisfied and produces defined effects on safety, efficiency, reliability, or manufacturability.
Root Cause Analysis
- Social Sciences -
Economics & Business Dictionary
Definition
A business management concept defining a repeatable method or artifact used to measure, decide, or improve performance. It specifies inputs, steps, and outputs that support consistent monitoring and decisions across recurring activities. It does not ensure improvement without correct implementation, data integrity, and follow-through on identified actions.
Root Cause Analysis
Engineering & Applied Technologies Dictionary
Definition
A systematic, evidence-based process that seeks to identify the underlying causal factors (not merely proximate events) that produce a failure or adverse event so that corrective and preventive actions can be designed to reduce the probability of recurrence.