"Resources giant BHP Billiton has been convicted of breaching mines safety legislation over the death of a worker at a Port Headland site more than four years ago.

In a decision yesterday after a trial which included hearings in South Hedland and Perth, Magistrate Peter Malone found BHP had contravened the Mines Safety and Inspection Act by exposing Andrew Terrance McLaughlin to a hazard that resulted in the 52-year old's death.

Mr McLaughlin, a father of three, was crushed under a scissor lift at a Nelson Point workshop. Submissions on the penalty arescheduled for March 19."

Required:

Assume you have been appointed by BHP Billiton to formulate a strategy to respond to the comments provided in the press report given above. Explain the strategies you would adopt assuming you are a supporter of Legitimacy Theory.