Why did this tragedy occur? What is the root cause of this disaster? 2. Are tragedies such as this simply inevitable in a place like Everest?

In a word document, answer the four questions listed below. You will not be graded on format but recommend copying each question onto your document and then putting your answer below it. Each answer should be about 2 paragraphs in length that should be about 4-5 sentences long. Feel free to work on this with your group members but keep in mind that each individual needs to submit their own unique answers.

The purpose of this assignment is to get you to engage with the class concepts and to relate them to real world examples. Try to incorporate as much language from the course as you can in your answers and try to make connections to class concepts whenever appropriate. This is intended to be conversational in nature and should be written like a discussion post.

1. Why did this tragedy occur? What is the root cause of this disaster?

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

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

4. What are the lessons from this case for leadership in other enterprises.