The Tragic Decision to Launch the Space Shuttle Challenger Resulted

question 56

Multiple Choice

The tragic decision to launch the space shuttle Challenger resulted in part because NASA personnel and advisors were not encouraged to express their opposing views.This best illustrates the dangers of

• A)social facilitation.
• B)deindividuation.
• C)groupthink.
• D)social control.

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Definitions:

Decentralized

The distribution of functions and powers away from a central location or authority.

Decision Rights

The rights or authority to make decisions regarding specific aspects of business operations, typically distributed across various levels of an organization.

Relevant Information

Information that is applicable and crucial for decision-making processes in a business or project.

Incentive Based Compensation

A form of payment designed to reward employees for achieving specific performance targets or objectives.