5 Whys

In the analysis made through the 5 Whys diagram, it is possible to put together a diagram with an undetermined number of causes horizontally, although with at most 5 causes vertically. To access the 5 Whys diagram screen, click on the

button:

The system allows for more than one diagram to be put together during analysis. In the 5 whys field, it is possible to select the effects (names) of the diagrams that were put together in the analysis being performed. See more details in the Assembling a diagram section.

	Click on this button to issue a report, in .pdf, with general information and elements of the 5 Whys diagram.
	Click on this button to view a 5 Whys diagram that has been previously put together. Use the 5 whys field to select the desired record before clicking on the button.
	When clicking on this button, the system will display a blank screen of the 5 Whys diagram, enabling the creation of a new diagram. See more details in the Assembling a diagram section.
	Click on this button to delete an Ishikawa diagram that has been previously put together. Use the 5 whys field to select the desired record before clicking on the button.