Fact Pattern 2-2 Jack decides to donate leftover food from his restaurant to a homeless shelter. Brock, an employee who was angry with Jack over not getting a raise, claimed that Jack decided to donate the food only for publicity and that Jack did not really care about homeless people. Peggy, another employee disagreed, contending that regardless of his motivation, Jack was acting ethically because of the consequences involved and the number of people helped.
-Refer to fact pattern 2-2. Upon which of the following would Jack most likely rely in contending that he donated the food because he was motivated to help the poor?

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Fact Pattern 2-2  Jack decides to donate leftover food from his restaurant to a homeless shelter.  Brock, an employee 	who was angry with Jack over not getting a raise, claimed that Jack decided to donate the food only 	for publicity and that Jack did not really care about homeless people.  Peggy, another employee 	disagreed, contending that regardless of his motivation, Jack was acting ethically because of the 	consequences involved and the number of people helped.
-Refer to fact pattern 2-2.  Upon which of the following would Jack most likely rely in contending that he donated the food because he was motivated to help the poor?

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Deontological theory is a moral theory that actions are inherently right or wrong, regardless of their consequences, and that morality is based on duty and rules. Jack could argue that he had a duty to help the poor and that his actions were in accordance with his ethical code, regardless of any potential personal gain or publicity.

Fact Pattern 2-2 Jack Decides to Donate Leftover Food