The residents of communities along the Gulf of Mexico and people throughout the world were outraged when the BP oil leak occurred, dumping millions of gallons of crude oil into the gulf. People were upset with BP's response to the disaster. The company was slow to develop a reliable means for capping the leaking pump even though it did quickly implement cleanup activities. Through its public relations, BP
Was criticized for acting in a manner which would benefit the organization but would not benefit society in general. In short, BP did not demonstrate:

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BP did not demonstrate social responsibility, which is the ethical theory that organizations and individuals have a responsibility to act in a way that benefits society as a whole, not just their own interests. BP's slow response, lack of accountability, and prioritization of profit over environmental concerns demonstrated a lack of social responsibility.

The Residents of Communities Along the Gulf of Mexico and People