Week 9: Corporate Catastrophes (Hyflex Discussion)

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Corporate Catastrophes

HyFlex  Discussion: You may receive credit for this discussion if you  participate thoughtfully and in-depth at an on-campus meeting.  Verify  your credit with your instructor before you leave the onsite meeting.   Please note that just showing up to class is not enough to earn credit  for the discussion–you must actively participate.  If you are taking  this class online, or are an onsite student working from home,  unprepared, or unable to participate, simply complete this discussion  online.

Watch the following video:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9mMuTKLuZn4

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…then explain the causes and  impact of the British Petroleum Deepwater Horizon oil spill.  How did it  happen and what were the results of the catastrophe for BP and the  environment?  What sanctions or penalties were levied against the  company?  How did the company handle it in the press, and how were the  PR containment efforts received?   Be sure to cite the video properly in  APA format as part of your initial post.