Bhopal (A): Choosing a Safe Plant Location and Design

The A case deals with Union Carbide's decision to build a pesticide plant in Bhopal, India, as a joint venture with the Indian government. The case deals primarily with the choice of plant location and design. It demonstrates the difficulties of creating safety systems when cost restraints are a determining factor. The case allows students to analyze the design and safety data while critiquing the decision-making procedure. See also the B case, E-0160.

political pressures; risk analysis; manufacturing strategy; location strategy; industrial engineering; industrial development; facilities planning; ethical issues; environmental issues; developing countries; corporate strategy; business ethics

Chemicals

Année de la problématique : 1999

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Nombre de pages : 8