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11: Culture and High Reliability - Bierly and Spender (Part 1)

Talking About Organizations Podcast

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Navigating Organizational Safety in High-Risk Environments

This chapter explores the complex interplay between technology and organizational safety within high-risk settings, highlighting contrasting views on the role of advanced technology and its management in preventing accidents. It emphasizes the importance of high reliability organizations and the balance between centralized control and decentralized decision-making to effectively handle uncertainty. Through case studies and discussions on organizational culture, it illustrates the need for adaptive strategies in navigating the inherent complexities of dynamic environments.

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