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1. Please list the ethical dilemmas or problems with this case.

(Boatright and Smith chapter 2, table 2.1)

2. The three main people managing Britney’s conservatorship are all making a large amount of funds and are the ones that seem to benefit the most from this arrangement. If it was to be in Britney’s best interest to end the conservatorship the conservators and her court appointed lawyer would have the most to lose. Considering the principles of utility please explain what approach you think these conservators followed.

(Boatright and Smith, chapter 3, section 3.1.1) 3. A successful multi-millionaire, it would not appear that Britney Spears needed the money to survive, and it does not appear that having her perform so much would support her mental health. As a conservator, what type of ethical approach should Jamie Spears have followed teleological or deontological? Please explain.

(Boatright and Smith, chapter 3) 4. Rights play a very important role in business and in society. Please identify what if any different kinds of rights were violated in this case.

(Boatright and Smith chapter 3, figure 3.3)

5.

Britney Spears calling 911 and speaking out during the court hearing followed what type of decision-making process (individual, organizational, or business systems)? Please explain.

(Boatright and Smith, chapter 1) 6.

What is the Bystander theory or "The Genovese Syndrome" and how does it apply to this case?

(Comer and Vega, chapter 1)

7.

When people succumb to situational pressures, they are likely to violate their own personal moral principles. Individuals are likely to engage in cognitive dissonance or desensitization. Please indicate which or if these actions apply to this case.

(Comer and Vega, chapter 3)

8.

On November 12, 2021, after almost 14 years, Britney Spears' conservatorship finally came to an end. Los Angeles County Judge, Brenda Penny, determined that the “conservatorship of the person and estate of Britney Jean Spears is no longer required” and terminated the arrangement. Britney Spears is now suing members of the conservatorship team including her father Jamie Spears.

Aristotle identified three different types of justice . Please explain what type of justice that you think Britney should seek.

(Boatright and Smith, chapter 2, section 3.5)