The Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill Taught Us That

question 22

Multiple Choice

The Deepwater Horizon oil spill taught us that

• A)giant firms are often too ambitious.
• B)even the most professional risk plans can ignore some major risks.
• C)confused responsibilities can emerge from trying to coordinate complex teams and systems.
• D)b and c.

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Definitions:

Homeostatic Mechanism

Homeostatic mechanism refers to the physiological processes that organisms use to regulate internal conditions, such as temperature and pH, to maintain a stable internal environment.

Short-Term Regulation

The management or control of processes or systems over a brief period.

Homeostatic Mechanisms

Biological processes that maintain a stable internal environment in the body despite changes in external conditions.

Stimulus Qualities

The characteristics or properties of a stimulus that contribute to its ability to elicit a response.