Carolyn is a server at an Olive Garden restaurant and enjoys meeting new people who dine at the restaurant. Recently, an elderly couple visited, and Carolyn overheard them talking about their financial struggles. They asked Carolyn for refills of salad and extra breadsticks that they could take home with them. Carolyn agreed even though it was against corporate policy. What Carolyn exhibited conforms to the ethical theory of . a. act utilitarianism b. moral relativism c. casuist ethical theory d. rule utilitarianism

a. act utilitarianism

Explanation:

From the question, we are informed about Carolyn who is a server at an Olive Garden restaurant and enjoys meeting new people who dine at the restaurant. Recently, an elderly couple visited, and Carolyn overheard them talking about their financial struggles. They asked Carolyn for refills of salad and extra breadsticks that they could take home with them. Carolyn agreed even though it was against corporate policy. In this case, Carolyn has exhibited conforms to the ethical theory of act utilitarianism.

Act of Utilitarianism can be regarded as theory of morality which explain that

overall happiness could be recorded in the world through carrying out charity work. It is an act that advocates action that beget happiness as well as pleasure, it always any action that can bring unhappiness or harm. It aim at betterment of society.