In terms of how people respond to change, there are basically three kinds of people. The first kind includes those who are dynamic in nature, irrespective of their age and the place they live in. They keep themselves up to date with all the changes that occur around them and are aware of every innovative idea that emerges from any part of the world. They never stick to the same principles of life but adapt to the changing time very easily. The second category covers those who realize the need of modifying their ways of life according to the demand of time but fail to do so. These people have the willingness to adapt to change but owing to different constraints, can’t easily do it. They can’t catch up with the pace of time and thus are always left behind. The third group includes those who we prefer to call old fashioned. These people always stick to the same age-old practices but don’t like to change. Both in words and deeds, they are orthodox. They don’t listen to anyone but do things as per their desire. Such people are called status quoists.

Status quo is a great barrier for progress. People with traditional mind sets and dogmatic beliefs can’t welcome new ideas. Their minds are blocked to ideas or opinions that go contrary to what already exists in their minds. As a result, their thinking patterns are always conventional and outdated. So are their practices. They can never think beyond these conventional boundaries.

Status quo in any sector retards the development of it. If the managers and administrators of an organization are status quoists, it hardly prospers. Status quoist managers can’t formulate and implement visionary plans and policies. These stereotypes can’t address and incorporate the changes that have occurred in the organization environment. As a result the organizations fail.

Status quo in education has had a more undesirable effect. The education planners and curriculum designers with traditional mindset can’t think beyond the conventional barriers. The human resources that our universities produce are not competent enough to fight in the global market.

When teaching is not relevant to real life situations, learning proves to be ineffective in terms of its implication. Status quo in politics is a huge setback for the nation. If political leaders adhere to the same outdated political doctrines, the country can never march ahead in the path of progress.