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What is an example of the synergistic effects mentioned in the text?
What is an example of the synergistic effects mentioned in the text?
- Two design components causing problems when combined (correct)
- The negative publicity faced by Firestone
- The success of Ford's tire recall program
- Two design components working well together
What was the impact of Ford's tire recall program on the company?
What was the impact of Ford's tire recall program on the company?
- Leading to an increase in sales
- Resulting in bankruptcy
- Severely affecting the company's profits (correct)
- Boosting the company's image
What was the outcome of Ford's redesign of the Explorer?
What was the outcome of Ford's redesign of the Explorer?
- Led to the bankruptcy of the company
- Helped eliminate the problem with rollovers (correct)
- Caused an increase in rollover incidents
- Resulted in a decrease in tire failures
What impact did the Hyatt Regency Kansas City walkways collapse have on hotel design?
What impact did the Hyatt Regency Kansas City walkways collapse have on hotel design?
What was the consequence of negative publicity for Firestone?
What was the consequence of negative publicity for Firestone?
What is an example of a synergistic effect mentioned in the text?
What is an example of a synergistic effect mentioned in the text?
What was the outcome of Ford's tire recall program?
What was the outcome of Ford's tire recall program?
How did Ford's tire recall program impact the company?
How did Ford's tire recall program impact the company?
What led to negative publicity for Firestone?
What led to negative publicity for Firestone?
What became popular in the 1970s, leading to a specific design trend?
What became popular in the 1970s, leading to a specific design trend?
What was a significant factor contributing to the accidents mentioned in the text?
What was a significant factor contributing to the accidents mentioned in the text?
What action did McDonnell Douglas take following the near disaster in 1972?
What action did McDonnell Douglas take following the near disaster in 1972?
What was the discrepancy found in the maintenance records for the Turkish Airlines plane sent to McDonnell Douglas’s plant in California in July of 1972?
What was the discrepancy found in the maintenance records for the Turkish Airlines plane sent to McDonnell Douglas’s plant in California in July of 1972?
What was the design culture at McDonnell Douglas, as mentioned in the text?
What was the design culture at McDonnell Douglas, as mentioned in the text?
What was the collective corporate responsibility for the accidents according to the text?
What was the collective corporate responsibility for the accidents according to the text?
