A small scale Americana What is a meritocracy a system in which the talented are chosen and moved ahead on the basis of their achievement originates from the works of Confucius Americas school system is based on meritocratic structures ID: 490521
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Meritocracy
A small scale AmericanaSlide2
What is a meritocracy?
a
system in which the talented are chosen and moved ahead on the basis of their achievement
originates from the works of
Confucius
America’s school system is based on meritocratic structures.Slide3
Wanting to move away from the responsibilities placed on you by a democratic-republic?
SINGAPORE …
is the place for you. They’re public policy emphasizes academic achievements and tangible objects of merit. Lucky for those idiots who amount to nothing, “wealth does not pass three generations”Slide4
But wait there’s more….
Ecuador…
Also a meritocracy. Want to take a guess at who advised them when instituting their government???Slide5
SO what are the pro’s and con’s
Cons
Merit is subjective
Big
blow to your confidence
!!
Peter principle
Social/environmental factorsSlide6
Pros
Enhances the desire to achieve
Intellectual criteria above all
High intellectuals lead country
Society intelligence increases as a wholeSlide7
“Self-actualization is what educated existence is all about. For members of the educated class, life is one long graduate school. When they die, God meets them at the gates of heaven, totes up how many fields of self-expression they have mastered, and then hands them a divine diploma and lets them in.”
―
David Brooks
,
Bobos
in Paradise
Meritocracy
in America: Aptitude
tests/ act/ sat
/ wages/ promotion/ Slide8
FINi