Just culture: who gets to draw the line?

Sidney W. A Dekker

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Just culture: who gets to draw the line?

October 14, 2009

Dekker SWA. Cognition, Technology & Work. 2008;11(3).

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This commentary explores the just culture concept and how the assignment of accountability for acceptable and unacceptable actions can best promote justice and safety.

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