1. What concepts from Chapter 16 are helpful in describing and understanding BP’s organizational culture? Explain your answer.
2. What insights about BP’s organization design can you derive from the description of its culture?
3. How can BP’s organizational culture be linked with John Browne’s career progression?
4. How might BP’s organizational culture affect Tony Hayward’s actions as BP’s new CEO?
5. What future competitive challenges await Tony Hayward and BP? Do you think BP will be able to effectively address these competitive challenges, given its culture?