Due Wednesday 12/13/17
Review the Opening Case reading, Part 1 The Professor, “Arrogant Amy” on page 81. Choose & Answer in-depth 1 Discussion Question on page 83. Discuss how groupthink can be a problem for a crisis management team. What can be done to prevent groupthink? Apply APA format and expand in depth. 2 scholarly sources required.
Due Sunday 12/17/17
1200 words. APA Format. 3 scholarly sources. Case starts on pg. 137.
Case Study: Mini- Case – BP Gulf of Mexico Oil Spill
- In a narrative format, summarize the key facts and issues of the case.
- Update the information in the case by researching it on the Internet. Focus your response on the specific issues in the case.
- Was the Deepwater Horizon accident a problem associated more with cost cutting or with a faulty process safety culture?
- What impact did BP’s strategy have on the crisis?
- 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?