What is the meaning of obstructionist stance? Obstructionist stance is to obstruct get in the way of, or stop something. An organization which holds an obstructionist stance “tries to block and stop what is going on” and avoid corporate social responsibility (Steege, 2008, Slide 9). When an obstructive company cross the ethical or legal line that separates acceptable from unacceptable practices, their typical response is to deny or avoid accepting responsibility for their actions by blocking any attempts to point out the company's lack of social responsibility to defend its economic priorities. An obstructive company does not make social responsibility an effort, instead making profits the most important aspect of its business. Some people view obstructive businesses as immoral since they may exploit their employees, pollute natural lands or deceive customers