ACCOUNTABILITY AND CREDIBILITY IN THE MANAGEMENT OF COMPLEX HAZARDOUS TECHNOLOGY |
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| Authors: | Robert Anthony |
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| Institution: | ROBERT ANTHONY is a consultant with the C3 division of the MITRE Corporation in McLean, Virginia. He has a B.S. in physics and mathematics and a Ph.D. in physics, all from the University of Michigan. He has worked as a consultant to the Office of Technology Assessment, and the U.S. Congress and in the Program of Policy Studies in Science and Technology of the George Washington University. |
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| Abstract: | The requirements for dependable management of complex hazardous technologies include multiple barriers against serious failure, clear accountability for errors, and credibility for the decision-making process. Unfortunately, these requirements are in direct conflict. These conflicts can undermine the public's assurance that their health and safety concerns are being properly addressed. These conflicts can be reduced by the adoption of policies that enhance information exchange and evaluation, thereby, complementing the current policies based on physical safe guards and adversarial processes. |
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