The Fatal Explosion of the Space Shuttle Challenger in 1986

question 66

Multiple Choice

The fatal explosion of the space shuttle Challenger in 1986 is attributed in the text to:

• A) the vindictive actions of the disgruntled employees from a private company,
• B) normal accident theory
• C) the decisions of a state agency which wholly disregarded warnings from a private contractor
• D) the mutual interests of a state agency and a private contractor in seeing a launch through despite adverse weather conditions

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Definitions:

Autonomy

The degree of freedom and independence an individual or entity has to make choices and decisions without external control.

High Power Distance

A cultural dimension where there is a large gap between those in power and the common people, with a significant level of acceptance of the uneven distribution of power in institutions and organizations.

Authority

The recognized power or right of an individual or entity to make decisions, give orders, and enforce obedience.

Directives

Instructions or orders given by someone in authority, intended to guide or dictate the actions of others.