Essay Problem
Research how BP initially handled the Gulf oil spill when the Deepwater Horizon drilling platform exploded in April 2010. Specifically, note how the company dealt with the clean-up process, those directly impacted by the spill (individuals, businesses, local and state governments), the federal government, and its own shareholders and employees. Compare BP's response to BusinessWeek's five-step model for handling a crisis. Based on this comparison, evaluate BP's crisis response. What did the company do right? What should it have done differently? What ongoing obligations does BP have to the environment as a stakeholder?
The response should include a reference list. Using one-inch margins, Times New Roman 12 pnt font, double-space and APA style of writing and citations.