What reason did Jimmy Dunne III of Sandler O'Neill give for dedicating his time and resources to helping the families of his employees who were killed in the World Trade Center attacks?
A) There was a clause in their employment contract that required it.
B) He wanted the attention his generosity would bring.
C) His son will also be judged by how Jimmy Dunne responded to his employees' families' needs.
D) None of the above

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In the article, Jimmy Dunne III states, "So I knew that if I didn't make a commitment to all of those families that the rest of my life would be haunted by something I could or should have done, particularly as, God willing, my son grows up and the next generation comes in. They will always know that the son of the founder of the firm didn't do what was right when his own people were affected." This indicates that Jimmy Dunne III felt a personal responsibility to help the families of his employees who were killed and wanted to set a good example for future generations, making choice C the best answer. There is no mention of any clauses in employment contracts, and there is no indication that Dunne was seeking attention for his generosity.

What Reason Did Jimmy Dunne III of Sandler O'Neill Give