IMD-3-1721 © 2006
Steger, Ulrich; Nedopil, Christoph
In 2006 BP triggered a variety of unfavorable headlines due to an oil spill in Prudhoe Bay; Alaska; triggered by carelessness of upkeep of its pipelines. This scandal; in addition with other scandals of BP has actually triggered a conversation about the qualities of BP's CEO John Browne; who had the ability to conserve BP from huge problems in the 90s. With a lot of BP's favorable picture of a sustainable worldwide business disappearing; exactly what should the board do about John Browne?
Subjects: Corporate Governance; Board; BP; CEO; Scandal; John Browne; Prudhoe Bay
Settings: Energy; 2005-2006
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