Identify What Symptoms of Groupthink Contributed to the Columbia Shuttle

question 33

Essay

Identify what symptoms of groupthink contributed to the Columbia Shuttle Disaster?

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Definitions:

Corporate Veil

A legal concept that separates the identity of a corporation from its shareholders, protecting them from being personally liable for the company's debts or legal obligations.

De Facto Corporation

A business that operates as a corporation without formal legal acknowledgment but is treated as such for some purposes.

Corporation's Bylaws

The written rules for conduct of a corporation, detailing the rights and obligations of the directors, officers, and shareholders.

Perpetrate A Fraud

The act of intentionally deceiving someone or a group in order to gain an unfair or illegal advantage, often financial.