Debra notes that Theo Chocolate has started holding its own operations to the same IMO standards of fair trade to which it holds its suppliers. This type of behavior encourages more ethical decision$-$making by $-$ sends a powerful message to employees and customers.

Joe and Debra are deeply interested in the well$-$being of the cocoa farmers they buy from. They make sure that they follow fair trade standards when buying cocoa, and they hold their own manufacturing units to the same standards they hold their suppliers to$.$ In doing this, Theo Chocolates is assuming what degree of social responsibility?

Obstructionist stance

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