On January 28,1986,the Space Shuttle Challenger Exploded After Launch

question 19

Multiple Choice

On January 28,1986,the space shuttle Challenger exploded after launch.An investigation later determined that safety warnings about fuel seals leaking had been ignored by NASA administrators and seal manufacturers.What is the term for this kind of corporate decision making?

• A) risk taking
• B) groupthink
• C) negligence
• D) human error

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Definitions:

Nuclear Family

A family group consisting of two parents and their children (biological or adopted), considered the basic unit of society.

Feral

Animals or plants that have returned to a wild state after being domesticated or cultivated.

Teknonymy

A form of naming convention wherein parents are referred to by the names of their children.

Honorific

A title or word implying or expressing high status, politeness, or respect.