Fact Pattern 2-1
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 2-1.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 focuses on the intention behind actions rather than the consequences, so Jack would rely on this theory to argue that his motivation was to help the poor.

Fact Pattern 2-1 Jack Decides to Donate Leftover Food from His Restaurant to His