MBA+521-+Everest

 __Case Assignment Questions:__ 1. Why did this tragedy occur? What is the root cause of this disaster?

PH Comments: The tragedy occurred for several reasons: unqualified people made the trip, a poor execution of logistic planning, poor investments in technology, unclear definition and commitment to necessary guidelines and policies, and lack of responsible leadership on behalf of the two tours.

2. Are tragedies such as this simply inevitable in a place like Everest?

PH Comments: Tragedies will always occur, its just the nature of the business when you consider the elements of risk and chance when trying to accomplish such a great task; but many tragedies are avoidable if smart decisions are made. Human error, on a multitude of issues, contributed to the eventual unnecessary loss of human life.

3. What is your evaluation of Scott Fischer and Rob Hall as leaders? Did they make some poor decisions? If so, why?

PH Comments: Like many other leaders, they lost sight of the priorities and principles of the organization. Zealous, conceded and arrogant behavior over toke the logic and decisiveness of the individuals’ former selves. They lost the clear perspective to keep their priorities straight; their cost, their lives.

4. What are the lessons from this case for leaders in organizations in the public, private, and non-profit sectors?

PH Comments: A clear prospective is critical. Risk is part of the game, but carelessness is not risk, but rather stupidity. Leaders must remember that its not about them, but rather the entity as a whole, and the moment that they substitute themselves as the priority, is the moment that they fail at their responsibilities to the organization.