The "normalization of deviance" describes the dangerous phenomenon where individuals or groups gradually accept substandard practices, like skipping checklists or preflight preparations, until they ...

In the aftermath of the exposure and resignation of Rep. Anthony Weiner (D-N.Y.) from Congress, his colleagues, some journalists, ethicists and pundits are trying to sort out what it means. Has a new ...

Although vendor-written, this contributed piece does not promote a product or service and has been edited and approved by Network World editors. How many times have you witnessed a sub-optimal IT ...

Healthcare in Nevada seems to suffer from a "normalization of deviance," according to this article in the Las Vegas Sun. In two recent high-profile cases, trained professionals apparently ignored ...