Table A1

Some examples of analyzed risks (PHA Pro 6 software output)

Failure modesEffectsSeverity (S)Occurrence (O)Detectability (D)Risk priority number(RPN)RecommendationsStrategyControlsFailure IDCausesResponsibility
Customer dissatisfactionSocial tensions1083240Collecting defective city batteries and selling them through auctions and allocating funds to procure new batteries–planning for consumer electricity ControlAvoidancePerform regular PMs–follow up and correspondence to replace the batteryCu.SoLimitation of financial resourcesFinancial domain
Leakage of lead toxic acid vapors into the environmentHarm to people865240Developing a comprehensive and timed plan for Iran telecom to collect lead-acid batteries from telecommunication centers around the countryAvoidanceTracking lead acid batteries replacement with solid batteries–power supply room ventilation controlEn.EnUsing acidic lead batteriesNetwork domain
Lack of spare equipment in high capacitance systemsDisconnect fixed to fixed–Fixed to mobile–Mobile to fixed964216Providing main control equipment–shortening administrative procedures–paying contractors' claimsAvoidanceNegotiating with suppliers to provide master control cards–Request to buy spare parts–Request timely delivery of repaired equipmentOr.TeLimitation of financial resourcesNetwork Domain
Customer dissatisfactionDecrease in income974252 Cu.Ec
Lack of aerial network equipmentDisconnect from fixed to fixed–Fixed to mobile–Mobile to fixed-Data893216Necessary forecasts for future developmentsAvoidanceDevelopment of cable networkOr.TeLimitation of financial resourcesFinancial domain
Customer dissatisfactionSocial tensions983216AvoidanceCu.So
Theft of aerial cablesDisconnect from fixed to fixed–Fixed to mobile–Mobile to fixed893216Removing aerial cables and replacing them with soil or fiber optic cablesAvoidanceFollow up on military and security institutionsOr.TeSocial IssuesSecurity Domain
Decrease in income893216AvoidanceOr.Ec
Customers dissatisfied with the theft of aerial cablesSocial tensions993243AvoidanceCu.So
Customer dissatisfactionMarket share decreases884256Follow the development of fiber opticAvoidanceDo the PMCu.EcLimitation of financial resourcesFinancial Domain
Customer dissatisfaction with Wi-Fi data disconnectionIT-related customer issues are slow993243Accurate evaluation of the contractor's technical and financial competenciesAvoidanceOral and written notesCu.ITWiFi Contractor Mismatch with ModeratorNetwork Domain
Customer dissatisfaction that FTTH support is not fully supportedSocial tensions993243AvoidanceAdequate training of personnelCu.SoLack of knowledge management
No channel allocationSystemic problems955225Software and software upgrade of transit switching centersReductionDevelopment of communication links between transit switching centers and switching centersOr.TeLack of communication linksNetwork Domain
Market share decreasesFailure to implement technical development plans955225Possibility of systematic assessment of designs requirementsReductionTraffic Survey at Different Times–Traffic Observation–Channel Surveying between Transit Centers and Converse CentersCu.TeNo channel allocation–Incorrect definition of traffic database
Applying the maximum capacity of equipment of switching centersDisconnect from fixed to fixed–Fixed to mobile–Mobile to fixed983216Estimating and forecasting equipment as planned every yearAvoidanceFollow-up the supplies equipmentOr.TeLimitation of financial resources and equipment failureFinancial Domain
Customer dissatisfactionSocial tensions993243AvoidanceCu.So
Lack of equipmentFailure to confirm matters775245Continuous monitoringAvoidanceFollow up with the installation and testing of test machines in the centersOr.TeLimitation of financial resourcesNetwork Domain
Customer dissatisfactionSocial tensions993243Replacing the new transmission system with the old oneAvoidanceFollow up on Network domainCu.SoLack of financingFinancial Domain
Disconnect communication linksDisconnect all communications (Fixed–Mobile - Data and Internet)893216Follow the development of fiber opticAvoidanceImplementation of fiber optic cabling in rural areasOr.TeInadequate access to sites due to inadequate roads and adverse weather conditionsNetwork Domain
Disconnect all communications (Fixed–Mobile - Data and Internet)Network instability984288AvoidanceOr.Te
Customer dissatisfactionDecrease in income884256AvoidanceCu.Ec
Customer dissatisfactionDecrease in income884256Use of surplus capacity in fiber optic cablesAvoidanceUpdating transmission systemsCu.EcImproper Spare Parts Distribution–Site Series Routs–Site Battery Failure–Not Using New Transmission CapacitiesNetwork Domain
Theft of road sitesSocial tensions caused by the disconnection of mobile-to-mobile - fixed to mobile1083240Installing security systems–Interacting with security agenciesAvoidanceOptimization and strengthening of fences and chambersOr.SoSites are easily visible in non-populated areasSecurity Domain
Disconnect mobile to mobile–Fixed mobileDecrease in income1083240AvoidanceOr.EC
Customer dissatisfactionSocial tensions1083240AvoidanceCu.So
No customer access to ADSL servicesSocial tensions984288Proper communication and customer contact until the service is establishedAvoidanceAfter registering the customer the necessary controls for running the service in the PARTAK Information SystemCu.SoLack of familiarity with servicesBusiness and Customers Domain
Customer dissatisfaction with the quality of services provided to the customerCausing technical problems on customer's equipment by himself993243Increase supervision and support throughout the dayReductionContinuous monitoring of the quality of services provided to customersCu.TeLimitation of financial resourcesNetwork Domain
Customer dissatisfaction with the prolongation of time to fix the failureLosing customers1083240Increase periodic controls and supervisionAvoidanceContinuous CRM control and informing customersCu.EcLack of coordination between relevant units–failure to timely record failure
Customer dissatisfaction of service assignmentLosing customers974252Establishment of an independent unit in the business and Customers domain under the control of divestitureAvoidanceMore coordination and interactionCu.EcLack of coordination between relevant unitsBusiness and Customers Domain
Inadequate coordination of Partak information system supporterCustomer dissatisfaction1083240Providing legal tools and powers for in the telecommunications regionalsAvoidanceConstant notification of failures of systems to contractorSu.SoLack of regional telecommunications involvement in contractor and supplier evaluation and selection
Losing customersMarket share decreases1055250Developing a comprehensive plan on telecommunication level in Iran and communicating it to regional telecommunicationsReductionFollow-up of advertisement boards and welfare facilities for customersCu.EcRestrictions imposed by Iran Telecommunications
Customer dissatisfaction of mismatch of free modems assigned to customers with modern technologyThe occurrence of technical problems related to lack of customer awareness993243Informing customers through bills and textingAvoidanceSubscriber guidance for modem modification and profile upgrade as far as possibleCu.TeUnable to upgrade modems hardware and software–Problem due to outdated technology–Modem software problem
Customer dissatisfactionLosing customers974252Donate promotional packages for different occasionsAvoidanceAllocate compensation packageCu.EcProlonging the time to fix the failure
Customer dissatisfactionDecrease in income1083240Cost Prioritization–Developing a Money Management planAvoidanceMoney Management–Cost Management–Income ManagementCu.EcLimitation of financial resourcesFinancial Domain
Inappropriate tariffs and heavy fines received by the Communications Regulatory Authority (CRA)Increases the company's current costs1055250Constructive interaction and dialogue with Communications Regulatory Authority (CRA)ReductionCareful observance of the requirements and rulesOr.EcRules and Restrictions on Exclusive Services
Providers' dissatisfaction with instability in macro decisionsSupply Chain Failure856240Creating flexible mechanisms in the supply chain of Iran Telecommunication CompanyReductionInteracting with legislatorsSu.InManagement changes at the echelon level of Iran Telecommunication CompanyStaff Domain
Lack of effective role of expert staff in the organizationReduce business productivity884256Supervision and accuracy in the use and maintenance of effective and efficient human resources through effective decision makingAvoidanceControl in the proper use of human resources in the critical and critical jobs of the organizationOr.InLack of proper allocation of organizational positions to specialist forcesHuman Resources Domain
Decline in motivationLack of organizational commitment658240Pay attention to the welfare benefits of all employeesReductionDirect Contracting with Telecommunication Contracting Personnel–Implementation of Job Classification PlanOr.InOutsourcing to ContractorsHuman Resources Domain
Inefficient and non-strategic managementFailure of strategic and operational plans1083240Designing and implementing effective strategic managementAvoidanceNegotiate with Iran Telecommunication Company to present a strategic plan template for regional telecommunicationsOr.InLack of strategic management systemStaff Domain
Not developing new data servicesDecrease in income1083240Predict the required specialized coursesAvoidanceSufficient accuracy in providing basic information to design staff–specialized trainingOr.EcLack of up-to-date and sufficient staff trainingNetwork Domain
Customer dissatisfaction from the absence of a data network topology schemeLack of development of IT services due to insufficient customer acceptance1083240AvoidanceCu.IT
Customer dissatisfaction from project execution contractorOccurrence of organizational problems1093270AvoidanceEstimation of annual development plan and purchase requestSu.In
Market share is reduced by failure to implement plansTelecommunication failure in program execution983216AvoidanceCu.In
Market share declines due to lack of sales plansTelecommunication failure in program execution1083240Improving the quality of services offered–Providing incentives appropriate for customersAvoidanceQuality control of servicesCu.InReduced service quality–High cost of services–Lack of appropriate incentivesBusiness and Customers Domain
Customer dissatisfactionOccurrence of organizational problems1083240Use of electronic locksAvoidanceReplacing old locksCu.InInefficiency of old locksSecurity Domain
Lack of adequate and effective training programsLack of knowledge management in systems maintenance9103270Trying to hold virtual coursesAvoidanceOrganization of technical-financial and administrative classes and coursesOr.ITLack of classes and coursesHuman Resources Domain
Major problems in knowledge sharing9103270AvoidanceOr.IT
Cyber-attacks from outside the organizationSuspension of IT development plans1046240Use of native antivirusReductionIsolation of Internal Networks and Internet–Using Hardware Firewall–Using Anti-VirusOr.ITExistence of Competition–Penetration Test–Perspective PowerIT Domain
Customers distrust in telecommunication information systemsObsolete and replace information system1046240Installation of UPS and generator in all centers and server roomsReductionFollow up and negotiate with the authorities for the installation of power supply equipmentCu.ITPower outages–Wiring problemNetwork Domain
Problems in the buildings and facilities of personnelStaff dissatisfaction893216Equipping and removing the disadvantages of the welfare centers of the provincial capital and the populated citiesAvoidanceCorrespondence with authorities to finance–periodic site visitsOr.InLimitation of financial resourcesFinancial Domain
Over-accumulation of stagnant goodsDepreciation of equipment893216Ability to systematically evaluate the needs and requirements of projectsAvoidanceWarehouse periodic inventory control–Systematic inventory control–Sale of stagnant and unused equipmentOr.InUnclear time of storage in the warehouseNetwork and Mobile Domain
Increasing current costs993243AvoidanceOr.Ec
Raising the cost incurred by the supplierThe quality of goods purchased decreases893216Timely action on request for purchase from applicantsAvoidanceCorrespondence and negotiation with applicants of purchasing to plan for future needsSu.EcExclusive Supplier–No Domestic Producer–Timely Delivery of purchase Plans to Logistics ManagementApplicant for purchase Domains
Customer dissatisfaction884256Collecting purchase and action requests through Iranian telecommunicationsAvoidanceIdentify new manufacturers with high quality products–Obtain warranty–Obtain complete technical specifications–Obtain technical approval certificate for purchased itemsSu.SoThe quality of goods purchased decreasesFinancial Domain
Prolonging the time of receiving equipment from telecommunicationsDecrease in income983216Timely provision of financial resourcesAvoidancePrioritizing Purchases - Follow-up on Transparent purchase of Required Products by ApplicantsOr.EcProlonging the time of obtaining clearance from the Regulatory Authority–Lack of in-country producer-Lack of timely submission of requirements to procurement management areas
Providers' unwillingness to cooperate with telecommunicationsDue to prolonged supply of equipment, income is reduced1083240Comprehensive planning to pay suppliers' demandsAvoidanceFinancing and settlement of accountsSu.EcLack of financial resources
Providers' unwillingness to cooperate with telecommunicationsDecrease in income due to the limited number of suppliers1064240Comprehensive planning to pay suppliers' demandsAvoidanceSu.Ec
Providers' dissatisfaction with the continuation and intensification of sanctionsEconomic and Technological Vulnerability of the Supply Chain884256Using the power and capacity of domestic companiesAvoidanceContract with new supplier–External brokerSu.EcProblems in international relations and foreign policyApplicant for purchase Domains
Customer dissatisfactionDecrease in income1083240Negotiate with senior telecommunications authorities to purchase centralized systemAvoidanceDecision-making and action in pursuit of centralized system purchasingCu.EcFailure to purchase centralized system for low capacity switchesFinancial Domain

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