Everything costs money. Everything costs even more money in the legal arena. The two cases which will be heard starting April 1st by the Supreme Court concerning the University of Michigan cases have already escalated to over nine million dollars. The case hasn’t even started yet and money is already being spent left and right to prepare for this legal debauchery. A question to consider is: how much is enough? For these two particular cases, national precedence is on the line. Many believe that it is imperative to commit the most qualified attorneys to the cause as well as have a trustworthy team of researchers. Going to court is expensive but knowing where Michigan is receiving such fonding is another question.
At the moment, U - M's expenses are being paid by an insurance company that takes care of U - M's liabilities in legal affairs. However, there is some debate surrounding scholarship gifts that Michigan is entitled to use that is specifically given to the university as a means for “diversifying student enrollment.” This causes some debate within the school’s community but then again it is this specific issue of diversification that we are all trying to assess the validity of anyway.
There is always business involved with any case. Concerning the issue of affirmative action, the economics of this decision could be monumental to many companies concerning employment (especially those on the Fortune 500). Recognizable companies make it a point to show their diverse employees to put them in good light with the public and to create a learning environment between co-workers. If a decision is made banning affirmative action, minority enrollment will decline at U - M including other schools which will in turn cause the applicant job pool for minorities to decline as well. Thus, companies will not be able to hire everyone that they deem necessary for their success. Consider it this way: a more diverse employee field will be able to more thoroughly reach minority market segments that will in turn increase sales or enhance profitability.
It is no joke that money makes the world go round. It is interesting to note these economic implications of a case surrounding education. Then again, education is the pathway to becoming successful in one’s career if monetary gain is considered important. Although this is an individual choice, the choice of affirmative action rests in a group of nine judges who will decide the fate of admission standards across the nation.
At the moment, U - M's expenses are being paid by an insurance company that takes care of U - M's liabilities in legal affairs. However, there is some debate surrounding scholarship gifts that Michigan is entitled to use that is specifically given to the university as a means for “diversifying student enrollment.” This causes some debate within the school’s community but then again it is this specific issue of diversification that we are all trying to assess the validity of anyway.
There is always business involved with any case. Concerning the issue of affirmative action, the economics of this decision could be monumental to many companies concerning employment (especially those on the Fortune 500). Recognizable companies make it a point to show their diverse employees to put them in good light with the public and to create a learning environment between co-workers. If a decision is made banning affirmative action, minority enrollment will decline at U - M including other schools which will in turn cause the applicant job pool for minorities to decline as well. Thus, companies will not be able to hire everyone that they deem necessary for their success. Consider it this way: a more diverse employee field will be able to more thoroughly reach minority market segments that will in turn increase sales or enhance profitability.
It is no joke that money makes the world go round. It is interesting to note these economic implications of a case surrounding education. Then again, education is the pathway to becoming successful in one’s career if monetary gain is considered important. Although this is an individual choice, the choice of affirmative action rests in a group of nine judges who will decide the fate of admission standards across the nation.
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