Risk mitigation in large-scale systems: lessons from high reliability organizations

Article Abstract:

This article argues that we should turn our attention from single organizations to systems of organizations if we are to manage in a way that reduces the potential for catastrophic outcomes in organizations. Risk mitigation measures for large-scale systems are derived from research on high reliability organizations (HROs). The article focuses on characteristics similar to both types of systems - which include simultaneous autonomy and interdependence, intended and unintended consequences of behavior, long incubation periods during which problems can arise, and risk migration - and shows how risk mitigation principles that evolved from HRO research can be applied to large-scale systems. (Reprinted by permission of the publisher.)

Organizational effectiveness, Interorganizational relations

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Managing high reliability organizations

Article Abstract:

On a worldwide basis, a growing number of organizations operate in ways that can result in catastrophic consequences. Within this set of potentially hazardous organizations, there are a number that have operated nearly error free for long periods of time. This article examines what characterizes their operations and how their managers can know whether their organizations are hazardous or potentially hazardous. The article also explores the steps that can be taken to ameliorate the potentially negative effects of design strategies that may result in catastrophic outcomes. (Reprinted by permission of the publisher.)

Methods, Strategic planning (Business)

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Are the expectations of women managers being met?

Article Abstract:

A survey was undertaken asking women to assess the the programs designed to provide advancement for women in business. These programs are viewed by the respondents as lacking importance and the respondents feel that the monies used to fund such programs could be used to fund other, more effective means of advancing women in business. A further finding indicates that women who have progressed furthest in an organization did so without the benefit of these programs.

Research, Management research, Businesswomen, Women executives

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