The document discusses the Pareto principle and how it can be used to identify vital causes that contribute most to outcomes. It states that using Pareto allows management to direct efforts into select areas rather than focusing on everything at once. Pareto also helps break down broad causes into more specific ones. An example is provided of using Pareto analysis to identify the most common causes of car accidents in Florida based on frequency of occurrence, with road repairs/construction being the largest category. Guidance is given on properly using and not misusing Pareto analysis.