As Evidenced by Bureaucratic Failures in Handling Risk and the Resulting

question 36

Multiple Choice

As evidenced by bureaucratic failures in handling risk and the resulting Deepwater Horizon oil spill in 2010, an inherent drawback in bureaucratic culture is

• A) lack of communication and expert direction.
• B) lack of expertise within agencies.
• C) deep-seated cronyism and patronage.
• D) a universal narrow point of view.
• E) a desire for good reputations among agencies.

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Definitions:

Psi

Pounds per square inch, a unit of pressure used to quantify internal pressure, stress, or tensile strength.

Decelerometer

Measures the change in angle of a chassis when it is subjected to aggressive braking. This angle is also known as load transfer, dynamic pitch.

Inclinometer

Used to make angular measurements on driveline components and drivelines; may use a liquid level, laser, or electronic operating principle.

Chassis

The base frame of a vehicle but the term is often used to describe the complete vehicle.