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 refers to a company's obligation to act in a manner that benefits society as a whole, beyond the interests of the company or its shareholders. Instead, BP's actions were perceived as focused on their own profit and reputation, rather than the well-being of the environment and the affected communities.

The Residents of Communities Along the Gulf of Mexico and People