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Refer to the scenario below to answer the following questions.
Approaches to Social Responsibility (Scenario)
Marco was confused. His management class was focusing on social responsibility, and his assignment was to find examples of businesses that used different approaches toward social responsibility. He had three good examples but was not sure which case was an example of which concept. The first business was a fishing company that had been subject to protests from environmentalists. In their efforts to balance the interests of shareholders and other stakeholders, the company decided to change their harvesting methods so that dolphins would no longer be caught with the tuna. The second company was a fast-food restaurant whose primary objective was to maximize profits for its owners. Restaurant employees were paid minimum wages and benefits in accordance with local labour laws. The third business was a bank that spent millions of dollars a year on charitable causes. The bank's managers felt they had an ethical responsibility to do the right things and act in ways that are good for society.
-Approach taken by managers at the fast-food restaurant is best described as social __________.


Definitions:

Last Clear Chance Doctrine

A largely outdated principle of torts that the last person capable of avoiding the accident is wholly responsible.

Liability

Legal responsibility for one's actions or omissions, which can lead to civil duty or financial compensation.

Age

The length of time that a person or entity has been alive or in existence.

Negligence

The failure to take appropriate care in doing something, leading to damage or injury to another.

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