[jmscharff2]

It really is interesting when you think of it that way, you have a lot of rules in school. Then college you have nothing, then onto the real world where you have a job and all of the sudden you have a lot of rules again. It would be interesting for larger companies to see if their productivity increases if they follow a structure like this or something similar, or if productivity takes a dive once you allow people more freedom.

[mzd348]

I think the difference is that you're paying (a lot) to be in college, while you're being paid (hopefully a lot) to do your job. So it's not realistic to expect to be treated the same way in both situations.

[Touche]

The problem is that hiring/firing employees is expensive. Hiring only super-motivated people who need no supervision is highly unrealistic. Even really smart people often can be lazy and only do what is necessary to get by.