Introduction One of the largest challenges faced by the Manhattan Project was finding a suitable balance between the academic needs of the scientists and the need for secrecy provided by the military. Scientists felt that open communication between them would be crucial to their success. Early in the Manhattan Project life-cycle, scientific correspondences were required to go through a series of military channels to ensure their contents remained protected. The solution to this was to create a separate organization, focused on theoretical and scientific research, that worked in conjunction with the organization that was already in place (OSTI, 2016).
Manhattan Engineer District After the decision was made to move forward to the production …show more content…
Oppenheimer was a charismatic individual who was able to gain the respect and loyalty of his fellow scientists. He is often referred to as the “father of the atomic bomb” (Atomic Heritage Foundation, 2016). Oppenheimer did not have much in the way of managerial experience prior to heading Project Y but his dedication to the scientific process, respect for the work of others, and ability to provide for the emotional and intellectual needs of his staff made him an exceptional choice (AJ, 2015). Groves and Oppenheimer. A major factor in the success of the Manhattan Project was the joint work of Groves and Oppenheimer. They held a mutual respect for one another and worked well together despite their drastically different temperaments. Groves was a more direct and goal oriented leader who was often described as abrasive, demanding, ruthless and egotistical. Oppenheimer, on the other hand, was a philosophical man with a more sensitive nature (AJ, 2015). …show more content…
Having individuals working on the same project with drastically different focuses, security and scientific progress, is difficult without a singular focus. This singular focus was maintained by the duo of Groves and Oppenheimer. They were able to bridge the gap that existed between the military/labor and scientific side by ensuring the needs of both sides were met. Each individual had drastically different personalities that best suited the group they were representing and supporting. The pressure of the war required some things to move more quickly than they would have under normal circumstances. This resulted in some aspects, such as organization structure and decision making processes, to be rushed. Had there been less pressure and more time I believe that the control problems could have been anticipated and avoided. The Manhattan Project worked wonders under pressure but it is also a testament of how time and careful planning can be
Manhattan Engineer District After the decision was made to move forward to the production …show more content…
Oppenheimer was a charismatic individual who was able to gain the respect and loyalty of his fellow scientists. He is often referred to as the “father of the atomic bomb” (Atomic Heritage Foundation, 2016). Oppenheimer did not have much in the way of managerial experience prior to heading Project Y but his dedication to the scientific process, respect for the work of others, and ability to provide for the emotional and intellectual needs of his staff made him an exceptional choice (AJ, 2015). Groves and Oppenheimer. A major factor in the success of the Manhattan Project was the joint work of Groves and Oppenheimer. They held a mutual respect for one another and worked well together despite their drastically different temperaments. Groves was a more direct and goal oriented leader who was often described as abrasive, demanding, ruthless and egotistical. Oppenheimer, on the other hand, was a philosophical man with a more sensitive nature (AJ, 2015). …show more content…
Having individuals working on the same project with drastically different focuses, security and scientific progress, is difficult without a singular focus. This singular focus was maintained by the duo of Groves and Oppenheimer. They were able to bridge the gap that existed between the military/labor and scientific side by ensuring the needs of both sides were met. Each individual had drastically different personalities that best suited the group they were representing and supporting. The pressure of the war required some things to move more quickly than they would have under normal circumstances. This resulted in some aspects, such as organization structure and decision making processes, to be rushed. Had there been less pressure and more time I believe that the control problems could have been anticipated and avoided. The Manhattan Project worked wonders under pressure but it is also a testament of how time and careful planning can be