Ethical Decisions - Morton Thiokol and the Space Shuttle Challenger Disaster - Introduction

Educational Resource
Author:Boisjoly, Roger
Abstract:

This essay provides a summary of important events leading to the Challenger disaster. Plus, a detailed account will show why the off-line telecon caucus by Morton Thiokol Management constituted the unethical decision-making forum which ultimately produced the management decision to launch Challenger without any restrictions.

Keywords:
Employer/Employee Relationships, Lab and Workplace Safety, Catastrophes, Hazards, Disasters, Social Responsibility, Workplace Ethics
Rights:
All rights reserved (no additional license for public reuse)
Language:
English
Publisher:
Online Ethics Center
Published Date:
2006
Related Links:
  • https://onlineethics.org/cases/ethical-decisions-morton-thiokol-and-space-shuttle-challenger-disaster-introduction
    • Notes:

    Case Study / Scenario

    Persistent Link:
    https://doi.org/10.18130/t1m5-s822