1. Should John Mackey have made himself available in the weeks following the publication of his op-ed?
2. If you are a purchasing agent looking at a local supplier versus a distant supplier to supply your product, what factors would be considered in your selection decision?
3. Regardless of the spill's causes, what does this situation do to BP's corporate image
4. What obligation does a company's leadership have to refrain from taking a public opinion on a potentially contentious topic?