Determining whether Challenger's launch should be delayed or not was treated as a management decision by Gerald Mason rather than as a proper engineering decision and has been identified as a major mistake leading to the Challenger disaster. All of the following are aspects of a proper engineering decision except:

May significantly affect the health, safety, and welfare of others.

Has the potential to violate the standards of an engineering code of ethics.

Requires technical expertise.

Affects the performance of the organization.