Issue or Problem or Situation: Which word describes the BP Oil Spill?

  • Issue
  • Problem
  • Situation
Please select one to answer and see the result

Answers

Issue - 6

  • Anonymous . January 2022
no answer. I just pick the word
  • Anonymous . 3+ yrs. ago
What happened to cause the change.
  • Anonymous . 3+ yrs. ago
its an issue because it could harm to people.. and in this case its not only dealing with a specific person...
  • Anonymous . 3+ yrs. ago
I think is an issue because there's a lot of people that can be affected with this issue, I think that is not a problem because a problem maybe can be solved more easily, it has to be an issue because is a subject of public interest.
  • Anonymous . 3+ yrs. ago
This is not something stated with a possible solution in mind, ;ile a problem. It is 'bigger' and more inclusive than a mere situation
  • Anonymous . 3+ yrs. ago
A problem is something you have to figure out the solution. They know the solution of the BP Oil Spill and it is something that is on going so it is an issue.

Problem - 27

  • Anonymous . December 2022
Because it's something that have ocurred and have consecuences
  • Anonymous . October 2022
It's distressing and complicated to solve
  • Anonymous . October 2022
It had an impact on many and needed to be rectified to reduce further harm
  • Anonymous . June 2022
Because animals are dying (friend who is high gave me answer)
  • Anonymous . February 2022
Not an easy fix, caused major issues.
  • Anonymous . January 2022
It creates difficulties which have to be solved arrising from this single event.
  • Anonymous . 3+ yrs. ago
Because an oil spill means loss of life for years in the ocean
  • Anonymous . 3+ yrs. ago
Something actually happened
  • Anonymous . 3+ yrs. ago
**** BP!
  • Anonymous . 3+ yrs. ago
It could've been avoided, unfortunate situation but almost anything will fail to operate and the issue is that perhaps someone didn't do a service check properly or a inspection check.
Naturally, the blame goes all around & no finger pointing.
  • Anonymous . 3+ yrs. ago
Something caused the oil to spill and a solution needs to be made to prevent that from happening in the future.
  • Anonymous . 3+ yrs. ago
I read the article.
  • Anonymous . 3+ yrs. ago
It is something negative and needs a solution.
  • Anonymous . 3+ yrs. ago
The oil spill caused imbalance to life in the Gulf of Mexico. There was also problems related to oil prices and the reputation of BP as a company that cares about the environment.
  • Anonymous . 3+ yrs. ago
there was a problem with maitence or some other mechanical problem.
  • Anonymous . 3+ yrs. ago
I see a problem as trouble at the macro level whereas an issue is trouble at the micro level.
  • Anonymous . 3+ yrs. ago
It is a complicated matter that can be resolved.
  • Anonymous . 3+ yrs. ago
it was an issue that escalated into a problem that needs to be fixed! there is a larger situation that needs to be addressed which has several angles. What caused the problem, and how to deal with the short and long term effects of the problem.
  • Anonymous . 3+ yrs. ago
The problem of the oil spilling is what can be, and needs to be corrected. It is what is seen as unacceptable.
  • Anonymous . 3+ yrs. ago
The choice is simply because the oil spill could be rectified.
  • Anonymous . 3+ yrs. ago
The problem with the oil spill itself created an environmental problem which affected the ecosystems within the geographical area. The issue oil spill from the poor quality of the valve with was the and the ability of engineers to plug the leak, which created a situation that had to be managed for 10 months.
  • Anonymous . 3+ yrs. ago
Specific difficulty that arose unexpectedly.
  • Anonymous . 3+ yrs. ago
...because it can be rectified or fixed.
  • Anonymous . 3+ yrs. ago
While when the spill was around it was a situation to be managed, overall it is a serious problem because there is victim. "the environment and balance within nature has been irrepairably damaged". When there is a final victim and permanent loss then that is a PROBLEM.
A problem usually requires a changed approach to past learnings.
  • Anonymous . 3+ yrs. ago
specific difficulty which can't be easily solved
  • Anonymous . 3+ yrs. ago
It's something that went wrong and needs to be fixed.
  • Anonymous . 3+ yrs. ago
It clearly needs fixing, and it hopefullt can be fixed.

Situation - 25

  • Anonymous . February 2023
It’s not a problem till we provide some context as to what are the possible negative impact of the situation.
  • Anonymous . November 2022
The problem is an issue that has led to a serious situation needing serious input to stop or prevent future spills
  • Anonymous . November 2022
It involved multiple problems and issues
  • Anonymous . March 2022
It is the outcome or state of being due to the problem.
  • Anonymous . 3+ yrs. ago
The oil spill causes a situation to BP because it will impact them financially. To people, the spill is a problem because it will create health issues in the environmental ecosystems, wildlife, and eventually people (chain reaction).
  • Anonymous . 3+ yrs. ago
Because it only indicates something has happened but doesn't indicate whether it has affected any groups or whether different groups are proposing different solutions.
  • Anonymous . 3+ yrs. ago
It's a situation since it needs to be managed at first. The problem is the oil itself that has leaked which needs to be resolved.
  • Anonymous . 3+ yrs. ago
Because to me it was the word that fit the context of the guestion.
  • Anonymous . 3+ yrs. ago
Situation is an occurrence which needs to be manageable.
  • Anonymous . 3+ yrs. ago
it's managable
  • Anonymous . 3+ yrs. ago
Because it is a difficult predicament to which there is no solution.
  • Anonymous . 3+ yrs. ago
jj
  • Anonymous . 3+ yrs. ago
because it is an event.
  • Anonymous . 3+ yrs. ago
because it is something which can occur routinely
  • Anonymous . 3+ yrs. ago
The situation created major issues that became larger problems to solve.
  • Anonymous . 3+ yrs. ago
Because BP oil spill is a situation of issue of a problem needing to be solved.
  • Anonymous . 3+ yrs. ago
I think it was a situation that turned into a problem
  • Anonymous . 3+ yrs. ago
It was a circumstance we found ourselves in. Some problems arose form this situation and it highlighted some bigger issues. But at the end of the day it was a situation.
  • Anonymous . 3+ yrs. ago
The Oil Spill was an event (albeit a very bad and unfortunate event). It is done and history. It cannot be undone or fixed. It is not an issue that requires resolution.

The results of the spill are a problem that need to be solved... and it also magnifies how important the issues are surrounding deep well drilling.
  • Anonymous . 3+ yrs. ago
"BP Oil Spill" - just that - implies that there is a situation; neither the specific problem with it is defined, neither we express what are the difficulties we have in resolving it (issues). I guess I'm wrong but that's what came to my mind directly after reading the article.
  • Anonymous . 3+ yrs. ago
It has happened & is a problem to be dealt with
  • Anonymous . 3+ yrs. ago
The spill ended up exposing much about their operation and practices. The effects this knowledge will have on the minds of stakeholders and customers will ultimately influence revenues and profits - directly or indirectly, for some time to come. The spill is an occurrence that needs managing - a situation.
  • Anonymous . 3+ yrs. ago
Because it's something that occurred at a particular time and can be dealt with.
  • Anonymous . 3+ yrs. ago
happened once
  • Anonymous . 3+ yrs. ago
it is about something to be managed.

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