Discussion Post: Determining the Root Cause- 5 Whys
Sakichi Toyoda, founder of Toyota Industries, developed the 5 Whys technique in the 1930s and it is still used today by the company. The 5 Whys technique is an effective Lean management tool for root cause analysis that proficiently isolates the root cause of a process problem. The 5 Whys technique simply asks "Why" five times to address the root causes.
For your initial post, address the following:
o Identify or find an example of a problem based on personal experience or something from current events (cite your source if applicable)
o Describe how the 5 Whys Technique could be applied to isolate the root cause of the problem
Finally, respond to at least two of your peers by reviewing their post and then:
o Explain why you agree or disagree with the appropriateness of the examples selected for the 5 Whys Technique and justify your response.
The response must include a reference list. Using Times New Roman 12 pnt font, double-space, one-inch margins, and APA style of writing and citations.