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Responding to Globalisation
Quick questions on Responses to economic globalisation explained: O-Level Social Studies
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What is response two?Show answer
The most important response for workers is continual skills upgrading. Globalisation constantly changes the jobs available: old industries shrink, new ones grow, and routine work can be done more cheaply abroad. To cope, Singapore encourages lifelong learning, training and the picking up of new skills throughout a career, so that workers can move into higher-value jobs that stay in Singapore. A skilled, adaptable workforce is the country's main economic asset, since its prosperity depends on people rather than resources.
What is response three?Show answer
Globalisation creates losers as well as winners, so a fair response includes supporting those who lose out. Workers whose jobs disappear, or whose wages are squeezed, may need help to retrain, find new work, or top up low incomes. By cushioning the impact on these workers, rather than leaving them to sink, Singapore keeps the costs of globalisation from falling unfairly on a few, reduces resentment, and helps people adapt to change. This support is designed to encourage workers back into employment, in line with the principle of rewarding work, rather than creating dependence.
What are no link to wider ideas?Show answer
Connect to anticipating change and rewarding work, showing the response fits Singapore's broader principles.
What is q1?Show answer
Explain why Singapore competes on quality and value rather than cheap labour. [2 marks]
What is q2?Show answer
Explain two ways Singapore responds to the economic costs of globalisation. [4 marks]
What is q3?Show answer
Why must upgrading skills be combined with staying competitive? [2 marks]
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