Despite being warned of danger, NASA scientists proceeded with the 1986 launch of the space shuttle Challenger, which subsequently exploded, killing all onboard. Sociological analysis of this situation finds it was caused by
A. a lack of communication.
B. a combination of risky shift and organizational ritualism.
C. organizational alienation.
D. delayed communication and lengthy decision-making processes.
Answer: B
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