Question 1: With the development of new efficient refineries in the Middle East and China, Western Oil companies are selling off their existing refining capacity .Explain why this is occurring and what is advantages could accrue to petroleum business from these demergers.
Question 2: In the 1990s the Anglo-Dutch oil giant announced its intention to revert from its widely admired matrix organisation to a more conventional multi divisional structure .Critically assess the benefits and problems of such a move for shell .
Question 3: The oil industry has been accused of environmental degradation over the years and cases such as the BP oil spill and the Exxon Valdez disaster have underlined this fear. What ethical stance could oil majors adopt which could alleviate some of this criticism.
Question 4: Critically appraise BPs decision to focus on non-renewable energy against those oil companies which have invested in solar , wind and other diversified energy sources .