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    Challenger Space Shuttle Explosion The Challenger Space Shuttle‚ one of the most anticipated shuttle launches‚ was the first mission to ever include a teacher astronaut. Christa McAuliffe‚ the teacher that was going on the shuttle along with six others‚ was supposed to broadcast lessons around the country from space. Sadly‚ all the excitement and joy came to an end shortly after the launch. The mission marked the first time American astronauts lost their lives. One of the worst disasters of manned

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    Acknowledgement We have taken efforts in this project. However‚ it would not been possible without the kind support and help of many individuals and organization. We would like to extend our sincere thanks to all of them. We are indebted to our CS instructor Engr. Joash Realiza for his guidance and constant supervision as well as for providing necessary information regarding the project and also for imparting important ideas that can make this study possible. We would like to express our

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    DATA ANALYSIS 1.) Why or how did the issues arise? Challenger Space Shuttle * Management’s decision for the launch to proceed. Cause: The upper-level management in both Moton Thiokol and Marshall Flight Center ignored the engineering expertise of the Thiokol engineers who worked on the Solid Rocket Booster Development Program. Effect: An order for the launch to proceed has been decided even when all the facts where unknown about the problem on the SRB design on low-temperatures

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    HMS Challenger Journal Day 1 – December 22nd 1872 The ship set sail from Portsmouth‚ England early yesterday morning and we have been sailing for almost a whole 24 hours; I’m assuming we’re about 40 degrees north of the equator. It’s a perfect day out for sailing‚ the water is crystal blue‚ my hair is softly blowing though the wind‚ and there’s not a cloud in sight. Today my job was to use a dredge. A dredge takes samples along the surface of the seafloor while being dragged across the bottom.

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    HMS Challenger Journal Day 1 – December 22nd 1872 The ship set sail from Portsmouth‚ England early yesterday morning and we have been sailing for nearly a whole 24 hours; I’m supposing we’re about 40 degrees north of the equator. It’s a great day for sailing‚ the water is crystal blue‚ my hair is gently blowing though the wind‚ and there’s not a cloud in sight. Today my job was to use the scientific tool‚ the dredge. A dredge takes samples along the surface of the seafloor while being dragged across

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    | Groupthink and Risky Shift Phenomenon | | | | | | Table of Contents Executive Summary i Introduction 1 The Groupthink phenomenon 1 The Risky-shift phenomenon 2 Conclusion 4 Recommendation 4 Reference list 5 Executive Summary Groupthink phenomenon continues to exist and influence in a group decision making. This is especially happen when group cohesiveness is high and there is an absence of open communication. However‚ understanding the theory would enable

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    We will tie this in with Irving Janis’ concept of groupthink‚ which is arguably caused by the development and enforcement of group norms. Daniel Feldman (1984‚ p.47) states that ‘group norms are the informal rules that groups adopt to regulate and regularise group members’ behaviour’ (Hackman‚ 1976 in Feldman 1984 p.47). When this happens it is possible and sometimes likely that bad or irrational decisions will be made. This is Janis’ groupthink‚ ‘a mode of thinking that people engage in when they

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    Case Study Analysis Activity Title: Case Analysis Space Shuttle Challenger Accident Name: Date: 7/7/2011 Cause(s) of Accident As I read the Presidents Commission report and the other sources available‚ it is surprising that there are so few direct causes outlined in the Shuttle Challenger’s ill-fated incident on the morning of January 28‚ 1986. I remember that morning well‚ as I was standing on the front stoop of our shop located just off the flight line on MacDill AFB‚ FL some 125 miles from

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    Decision Making and Problem Solving Independent Study November 2005 FEMA TABLE OF CONTENTS Page Course Overview......................................................................................................................... 1 Unit 1: Course Introduction Introduction ................................................................................................................................ 1.1 Decisions in Emergency Management .................................................

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    Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat Many People have their opinions about different types of vehicles‚ some like all American muscle while others may like import‚ The Hellcat edition of the Dodge Challenger is flawless from the 6.2 liter V8 HEMI engine that pushes almost 800 horsepower and 650 Ib-ft torque‚ to the luxury Laguna leather racing seats‚ you honestly can’t find a more beautifully crafted car. The typical price for a Hellcat ranges from $59‚000 - $62‚000 depending on the upgrades you can receive

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