Referring to the classroom socialism article, is equality ever fair? I must say that there are several flaws in this article. Firstly, it implies every students in the class works as individuals and not in group. For socialism to work, leadership and team work are essential to achieve a common goal. Secondly, we can always remove the so-called rotten eggs in the group who just want a free ride or give extra guidance and attention to those who are less brilliant. Thirdly, with right motivations and great leaderships, the test results could have improved from B to A instead of getting worse. I can imagine people helping one another instead of letting go and pointing fingers when results are not desirable.
However, I strongly agree that if everybody is treated or rewarded equally, sooner or later, no one would work harder than what is required. I am a supporter of the Bible's saying of, "For to everyone who has, more shall be given, and he will have an
abundance; but from the one who does not have, even what he does have
shall be taken away." My understanding of this statement is people who have skills, knowledge and virtues will attain more in life whereas those who have not, sooner or later they will lose whatever they have if there is any. Isn't it only fair that people who are better get the better things in life? If you are to buy from one of the two salesperson who are selling the same thing, would you not buy from the one who is dressed more smartly, smiles more sweetly and provides better service?
Jack Welch talks about differentiation in his book titled Winning. He would reward his best people handsomely and fire those who are at the bottom. This may seem unacceptable to many but the results speak for themselves. During his tenure at GE, the company's value rose by 4000%. I agree that this is the way forward. Just a food for thought, if Jack was to lead a country instead of a company, could he evict the citizens who are not performing?
