Charles Perrow's main conclusion from the study of the Challenger launch decision is:
A. The successful launch proved that engineers had been too cautious.
B. The disaster resulted from work groups' inclination to accept risks.
C. The disaster resulted from pressure from the Reagan administration to go ahead with the launch as soon as possible.
D. The problem was caused by poorly designed graphs and data analysis.
E. The disaster was not "anyone's fault," and identifying a definite reason for it borders on a "conspiracy theory."
C
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a. a sociocultural factor. b. a psychological factor. c. a biological factor. d. a life-cycle factor.
People in the working class include corporate executives and managers, high government officials, owners of large businesses, physicians, and successful lawyers and stockbrokers.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
Not only can the norms for behavior differ considerably from one culture to another, they also differ within our own society
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Based on the work that has been done in Africa, how could the U.S. improve political representation among women?
A. Encourage proportional representation. B. Become a more patriarchal culture. C. End all quota and affirmative action systems. D. Discourage women from applying for lower-level offices.