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Strategic Planning & the Crisis Management Team



Case Study: Mini- Case – BP Gulf of Mexico Oil Spill



Case Summary



1.

In a narrative format, summarize the key facts and issues of the case.

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2.

Update the information in the case by researching it on the Internet. Focus your response on the specific issues in the case.

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3.

Was the Deepwater Horizon accident a problem associated more with cost cutting or with a faulty process safety culture?

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4.

What impact did BP’s strategy have on the crisis?

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Case Analysis



5.

Assume the role of Tony Hayward’s successor as CEO of BP. What steps would you take to address the crisis and rebuild BP’s reputation?

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