The case for non-commercial project-oriented setting, introduces the basic principles of risk management and processes, which are easy to apply to the private sector settings. Gentry Lee, a senior systems engineer and in fact the main risk is the use of a new integrated risk management system in the $ 600 million high-profile mission to Mars landing. The case illustrates the risks of cultural JPL for high visibility and expensive missions in the post-Challenger era with a severely restricted budget. It introduces risk analysis, such as heat maps, as well as process control and management system centered around a continuous challenge and "intellectual confrontation." Students will consider the strategy JPL and limitations, measurable technical risks, external risks and immeasurable societal pressures in deciding to start or delay the launch Mars mission. The case calls for the evaluation of the role of the main risks, and, in general, leadership, risk management. "Hide
by Robert S. Kaplan, Anette Mikes Source: HBS Premier Case Collection 16 pages. Publication Date: February 18, 2010. Prod. #: 110031-PDF-ENG
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