ULab Inc., a biotechnology firm, recently had a fire in one of its offices, which resulted in the office building being fire gutted. The employees were not trained through fire drills, and the 10-story building had no fire escape route. Consequently, many employees were hospitalized for physical injuries, burns, and toxic smoke inhalation. What important social responsibility theory was ULab negligent of by not training its employees through fire drills and not installing a fire exit?

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ULab Inc. was negligent of the moral minimum social responsibility theory, which expects companies to take the minimum steps necessary to prevent harm to individuals and society. Training employees through fire drills and installing fire exits are basic safety measures that any responsible company should have in place. ULab Inc. failed to fulfill this basic moral obligation, resulting in harm to its employees.

ULab Inc, a Biotechnology Firm, Recently Had a Fire in One