BP and the Deepwater Horizon Disaster of 2010

Semester Research Project Description.

For the assigned case study, BP and the Deepwater Horizon Disaster of 2010 (located in Course Information), you must individually analyze it, addressing each of the four items for the analysis below. Then post your analysis in Blackboard under Final Assignment.

Key Issues: Briefly describe the leading issues, in this case, using the information presented in the case description.
Diagnosis: Define the nature of the problems (structure, human recourses political, cultural) and defend your diagnosis.

Processes: Define the process problems in the case. Do they result from poor communication, missing leadership, muddled decision-making, incomplete problem solving, ineffective group norms and rules, inadequate conflict resolution strategies, inadequate structure or design of the organization, or some other reason? Redesign: Describe the steps you would take to take to redesign this situation to resolve the problems presented in the case. You will propose four to six concise recommendations for people, technology, and structural changes at the individual, interpersonal, and/or organizational levels.

PROGRESS REPORT III 05 points

Due 12/01

Define the process problems in the case.

Do they result from poor communication, missing leadership, muddled decision-making, incomplete problem solving, ineffective group norms and rules, inadequate conflict resolution strategies, inadequate structure or design of the organization, some, all, or some other reason?

Deliverable:

A minimum three-page (APA style) report that includes: identification of process problems and cites evidence in at least 5 process areas.

Grading Rubric:

3 points clearly and logically written

2 points presented and defended with evidence from the case cited of at least 5 process problems