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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