A Tale of Two Tragedies: Bhopal Gas Leak in India and BP Oil Spill in US

Abstract

The case deals with comparison of two events namely Bhopal Gas Tragedy and BP Oil Spill Tragedy. Specifically, the case compares the negotiation process and the outcome of negotiation process. In other words, the case compares how negotiation was carried out on behalf of victims of these tragedies and resulted in optimal outcomes in one situation and sub-optimal outcomes in another situation. The case also provides insights into cross-cultural issues in negotiation process as one of the events took place in emerging economy (India) and other one in a developed economy (USA). The case also provides insight for individuals on how handle communication process during the course of negotiation.