When failure is not an option
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A study of high-reliability organizations is being conducted by Todd La Porte, Karlene Roberts and Gene Rochlin to uncover the reasons behind the success of organizations that operate highly complex and hazardous technological systems almost without mistakes. The study found that the record of safety of such institutions as the US Navy and the Diablo Canyon nuclear power plant is not due to good luck but to their having learned how to deal effectively with a complex technology. Also basic to the effectiveness of these institutions are a layered organizational structure, effective communication, emphasis on active learning and the non-punishment of employees who made mistakes when trying to make the right thing.
Publication Name: MIT's Technology Review
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 1096-3715
Year: 1997
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Evidence-based health policy - lessons from the Global Burden of Disease Study
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Results of the Global Burden of Disease Study indicate that noncommunicable conditions and injuries are a growing burden in developing countries and that policy focus is shifting to adult health. Information updates are necessary to support evidence-based health policy planning.
Publication Name: Science
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0036-8075
Year: 1996
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Evidence for homosexuality gene
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Researchers have identified a portion of the X chromosome that seems to carry the gene for homosexuality in males. Their findings were derived from a genetic analysis of 40 pairs of homosexual brothers, but have not yet been replicated.
Publication Name: Science
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0036-8075
Year: 1993
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