British Petroleum on the Treatment of Environment and Workers

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According to the individualistic business theory which highlighted that a company’s only obligation is to generate revenue. And for that it can do whatever it takes to make an income, keeping themselves within the legal restrictions. For this case, BP claimed that there is nothing unethical as the mishap was due to mechanical failure. A specific part, failed to use the reservoir which contain hydrocarbons and it eventually led to the explosions. If the workers knew the situation and did not respond to fix it, it would be considered unethical behavior. But since they had noShow MoreRelatedThe Oil Spill in the Gulf of Mexico1155 Words   |  5 PagesDeep-water Horizon operated under British petroleum failed in its operation sinking below the seawater of the Gulf of Mexico on the 20th of April 2010. More than 11 workers lost their lives. After this incident, tons and tons of oil gushed from the main opening of the well, buried 1600 meters below the sea level. 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