The Tragic Explosions of the Challenger and Columbia Space Shuttles

question 3

Multiple Choice

The tragic explosions of the Challenger and Columbia space shuttles are important lessons where people placed unanimous agreement ahead of reasoned problem-solving. Which theory does this demonstrate?

• A) polythink
• B) groupthink
• C) excessive control
• D) mismanaged agreement

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