For firms that do NOT want to take a proactive stance with respect to social responsibility,the next most responsible position in the eyes of proponents of social responsibility would be a(n)____ stance.
A) reactive
B) obstructionist
C) proactive
D) accommodative
E) defensive

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The accommodative stance involves accepting responsibility and making some effort to address social issues, but it is still not as proactive as the proactive stance. The reactive stance involves only taking action in response to pressure or a crisis, while the obstructionist stance actively opposes and resists social responsibility. The defensive stance involves denying responsibility and avoiding any action that might attract negative attention.

For Firms That Do NOT Want to Take a Proactive