Explore the pervasive nature of failures in technologies, organizations, and society with William B. Rouse’s “FAILURE MANAGEMENT C.” This insightful book delves into why things go wrong, how we react, and the most effective response strategies. Through the analytical examination of eighteen high-consequence failure cases, Rouse presents a multi-level framework to understand these events. Discover how a unified approach to failure management, based on a conceptual decision support architecture, can improve outcomes across diverse domains. Learn practical principles and practices that prevent reinventing the wheel for failure management in any new context. Essential reading for leaders, engineers, and policymakers seeking to mitigate risks and enhance resilience.