5 Whys
Ask why repeatedly to move from a symptom toward its causes.
- Use when
- Simple, linear problems.
- Avoid when
- Failures with several contributing causes (typical in complex systems): use a blameless review instead.
- Source
- Toyota Production System; BABOK® Guide: Root Cause Analysis
- Level
- B · established practice
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