Standardization helps aim everyone to B quality. It tries to pull up the underachievers, but drags down those at the top. On average it may be helpful, but not at the very top.
The standards of Walmart, P&G, and similar companies help the companies achieve economies of scale. They allow C level performers to overachieve. But... You don't want to be the only free thinker in Mayberry.
Similarly, standardizing education may help the masses, but it's not for the best students or teachers.
The standards of Walmart, P&G, and similar companies help the companies achieve economies of scale. They allow C level performers to overachieve. But... You don't want to be the only free thinker in Mayberry.
Similarly, standardizing education may help the masses, but it's not for the best students or teachers.