NASA’s decision to launch the Space Shuttle Challenger on January 28, 1986 is an exercise is risk management gone wrong, with worst possible consequences. For this assignment:
1. Read the case study document provided on Blackboard, paying attention to the questions at the back of the document as you read. Consider and evaluate the following:
a. Risk Management Plan
b. Risk Identification
c. Risk Quantification
d. Risk Handling (responses)
e. Risk Control
2. Find other sources by conducting Internet research. There are many sources on YouTube, and other web sites including NASA.
3. Research NASA’s latest manned space vehicle, Orion. What advice would you give to the project managers in light of NASA’s history?
