"first lie, then deny" would be consistent with which approach to social responsibility?

Obstructionist stance.

Explanation:

The social responsibility of the organization is the obligation of an organization to act in a way that serves both its own interests and the interests of society.

Organizations do not yet have a definite and unique stance on social responsibility, so there are four different approaches to social responsibility, which are: Obstructionist, Defensive, Accommodative, and Proactive.

The phrase "First lie, then deny" fits the standards advocated by the obstructionist approach, as this approach demonstrates a denial of social responsibility and prioritizes the organization's economic activities.  That is, this approach states that when it comes to corporate social responsibility with a society, you must first lie and then deny any responsibility.

according to classical republican political theory, which democratic republics would function best?

a.   small republics, with people who had similar interests

b.   large republics, with people who had competing interests

c.   republics made up entirely of landowners

d.   republics made up entirely of servants