The Deepwater Horizon oil leak, which started on April 20, 2010, in the Gulf of Mexico

Section One - Problem Statement:

Provide an introduction to the case study selected. Provide a detailed background of the subject company or enterprise. Provide a description of the problem situation in which the subject company or enterprise finds itself. Provide sufficient detail of the subject and its situation to provide the basis for identifying the problem it faces.

Section Two - Statement of Cause(s):

Provide analysis of what the root cause of the company/enterprise's problem Provide sufficient descriptive detail to provide adequate information for a subsequent discussion of proposed solutions/recommendations.