In 2003, NASA Engineers Expressed Concerns About Launching the Space

question 93

Multiple Choice

In 2003, NASA engineers expressed concerns about launching the space shuttle Challenger. However, these concerns were overruled and led to a tragic explosion. This is cited as an example of

• A)group heterogeneity.
• B)the iron law of oligarchy.
• C)groupthink.
• D)self-fulfilling prophecy.

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Definitions:

Depreciation

A decrease in the value of one currency relative to another currency.

Economic Disaster

An economic disaster refers to a sudden and severe downturn in the economy, leading to significant financial loss, high unemployment rates, and often a decline in the standard of living.

Trade Laws

Regulations and legal standards governing international and domestic trade, including import, export, tariffs, and free trade agreements.

Fiat Currencies

Money that a government has declared to be legal tender, despite it not being backed by a physical commodity, with its value stemming from the trust and acceptance of the people.