differing needs and interests

depend on for survival

depends on for well-being

basic needs- people in society often agrees on their basic needs for survival such as food, water and shelter

unequal sharing of costs: varying impact that a decision has on different groups of people

managing trade offs

what is a trade off?

involves making a decision between two or more things that cannot be obtained at the same time due to limited resources

Principle of governance

Having good leadership

• [Define: What does this principle mean?]

• [Example]

• [Explain how this ensures Singapore continues to prosper - what does it mean/look like for SG to prosper?]

• honest

• capable

• good morale

• incorruptible

• make good delicious for the good of the country rather than personal interests

eg. Mr peter ong, head of civil service

promised to build closer relationships among singaporean and public officers

|_ bring people tgt

|_ build a better home

good leaders → less corrupted → gain trust and confidence of people → people would feel that their leader are rightful ones and would ensure the country’s development

Anticipating change and staying relevant

→ being prepared for possible disruption for possible disruption and changes that may arise in the future

• [Define: What does this principle mean?]

• [Example]

• [Explain how this ensures Singapore continues to prosper - what does it mean/look like for SG to prosper?]

in 2005, the gov decided to build two integrated resorts at Marina Bay Singapore

|_ anticipated changes & stayed relevant in seeking economic benefits

→ aware that there could be social consequences such as higher gambling rates & hence set up the National Council of Problem gambling

→ allows SG to be prepared and less negative impacts when problems arise

A stake for everyone, opportunities for all

→ allow citizens to have a say in decision, developing a greater sense of belonging

• [Define: What does this principle mean?]

• [Example]

• [Explain how this ensures Singapore continues to prosper - what does it mean/look like for SG to prosper?]

eg.

• Public house funding (PHF)

  →let singaporeans own homes through provision of housing grants

  →ownership builds a sense of belonging

• REACH , gov feedback system

  |_ citizens will realise that their concerns and views are heard by gov, with gov actively responding to some of their concerns

  → makes citizens fell that their opinions matters

  → active participation will increase effort to contribute to society

  →gov will be sure of what the public wants and make better decisions

Meritocracy- distributes opportunities and rewards according to merit

• [Define: What does this principle mean?]

• [Example]

• [Explain how this ensures Singapore continues to prosper - what does it mean/look like for SG to prosper?]

students who perform well in studies and ccas are rewarded in ways to help them excel further in their education

→ reward student by the hard work they put in

→ everyone is equal and has a chance to succeed

→ not judged based of their race, religion or background but their abilities and hard work they put in

→ effort to improve society

one way meritocracy benefits singapore: meritocracy fosters a competitive environment as it rewards those who have performed well and so it encourages healthy competition amongst citizens. This creates a culture of excellence where individuals are constantly striving to improve themselves and outperform their peers, leading to a better workforce of Singapore.

one example of anticipating change and staying relevant: in preparing for Singapore’s future water needs, the government has taken steps to ensure that Singapore is self-sufficient in water supply from the four taps in Singapore, desalination, newater, water from local catchment areas and imported water.

Having good leadership benefits Singapore as it ensures that all the actions taken by the government are for the betterment of Singapore as well as its citizens. This can give the citizens a sense of belonging to Singapore, and encourage them to help Singapore progress and develop as a country hand in hand with the government.