Michael A. Roberto
Harvard Business School 
 

May 10, 1996: One of the deadliest days in Mount Everest's history. Five people die attempting to summit the highest peak on earth. Why?

Professor Michael Roberto examines the research findings and suggests that factors on three levels-individual, group, and organizational-interacted to cause the tragedy. His analysis offers a framework for understanding and diagnosing largescale organizational failures and provides important insights for managers who make and implement high-stakes decisions within organizations.

Michael Roberto is a faculty member in the General Management unit at Harvard Business School. He teaches courses on business strategy and general management. Professor Roberto's research focuses on strategic decision-making processes and senior management teams. He has published articles based upon his research in the Harvard Business Review, California Management Review, Ivey Business Journal, and The Leadership Quarterly.

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