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Create a one-page (250-word) memo interpreting the perspectives of the act nonconsequentialist, the act utilitarian, the rule nonconsequentialist, and the rule utilitarian

Read the scenario:

As Vice President of Finance of the Jameston Organization, you were asked to put together a financial summary by the President of the organization, James Jameston. At the board of directors meeting, Mr. Jameston presents the financial summary to the board members, but Mr. Jameston's presentation to the board differs from the financial summary you prepared for him. These differences make Mr. Jameston look better, but his choices could endanger the long-term health of the organization.

As the meeting ends, Mr. Jameston catches you at the door and asks you to send out a follow-up memo confirming the information he has presented. He would like the memo on his desk within the next two hours.

Step 2

Create four memo responses.

In response to Mr. Jameston's request, prepare a one-page memo. The memo should describe to Mr. Jameston the four different ways you could respond to his request using the perspectives of the act nonconsequentialist, act utilitarian, rule nonconsequentialist, and rule utilitarian.

Use a memo template or create a memo template that includes the fields To:, From:, CC:, Date:, Re:.

In the To: field, address the memo to Mr. Jameston.

In the From: field, use your name.

In the CC: field, copy any parties you believe should receive the memo, in addition to Mr. Jameston, if applicable.

Use today's date in the Date: field.

In the Re: field, create a title for your response.

In the memo, explain the responses you could make to Mr. Jameston's confirmation of information request from the perspective of the consequentialists' and nonconsequentialists' approaches listed above.

Make sure Mr. Jameston understands the reasons for your responses by summarizing the differences between act and rule consequentialist and act and rule nonconsequentialst ethical theories.