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Group 1 Apollo 13
Framing
Structural Frame
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“Organizations exist to achieve established goals and objectives and devise strategies to
reach those goals” (Bolman & Deal, 2017, p. 48).
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NASA used set procedures and set of guidelines to establish qualifications for each
mission
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When the explosion occurred, NASA used their strict protocol to assist the astronauts first
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The astronauts had many hours of training and flight simulations in order to practice for
their mission
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The use of the past space missions as a foundation for continuous growth allowed the
missions to become more and more successful.
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The astronauts had a detailed flight manual they looked to for guidance during the launch
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From their quick mathematical calculations, their step-by-step protocol, and down
to the minute execution of various drills, the astronauts of Apollo 13 were precise
with each step in their mission.
Human Resource Frame
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After the explosion, out of the box thinking was needed to pair with their strict protocol
efforts
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NASA identified with each other and the astronauts and came together as a team to assist
the astronauts on a safe landing back on Earth
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The emotional factor and health concerns prompted many of the decisions about the
mission and how it could be considered successful without landing on the Moon.

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Following the safety protocol about health screenings prior to the mission launch. The
decision of whether the astronaut should be allowed to travel with the Measles diagnosis
Political Frame
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From the beginning, NASA handled the Apollo 13 mission differently
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NASA focused on:
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The space race with Russia
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Procedures and safety protocol
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Various ultimatums to the astronauts and their families
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Lovell to make the call about whether or not they scrub the mission do to
one of the crew members potential sickness.
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Allowing the weight of the decision on Lovell. He now is forced to
decide if they should fogo all the training, money, and time put into
the mission, or just go forth with the back up.
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NASA also did not publicize the mission like others missions because this
launch was not as interesting to the public.
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After the explosion, the news media wanted more information,
even asking Mrs. Lovell to park on her lawn so they could give
more updates to the public.