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Stances on Social Responsibility Issues

Author: Jeff Carroll

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Terms to Know
Accommodative Stance

An approach to social responsibility in which the organization goes beyond the minimal standards of social responsibility but does not necessarily seek to make major changes.

Defensive Stance

An approach to social responsibility in which the organization will fight any allegations of social irresponsibility.

Obstructionist Stance

An approach to social responsibility in which the organization actively tries to avoid, slow, or stop social responsibility.

Proactive Stance

An approach to social responsibility in which the organization goes beyond the minimal standards of social responsibility by actively anticipating future issues.