1. In a narrative format, summarize the key facts and issues of the case. (200 words)
2. Update the information in the case by researching it on the Internet. Focus your response on the specific issues in the case. (200 words)
3. Was the Deepwater Horizon accident a problem associated more with cost cutting or with a faulty process safety culture? (200 words)
4. What impact did BP's strategy have on the crisis? (200 words)
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? (200 words)
Crandall, W., Parnell, J., & Spillman, J. (2014). Crisis management: Leading in the new strategy landscape (Second ed.). Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage.