Prior to Launching the Space Shuttle Challenger, Many Project Scientists

question 7

Multiple Choice

Prior to launching the space shuttle Challenger, many project scientists reported a wide variety of problems, but the management team ignored them and launched the space craft. This management decision is an example of

• A) risk shift thinking.
• B) primary group loyalty.
• C) groupthink.
• D) equalitarian leadership.

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