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Perspectives@SMU

Series

2016

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Full-Text Articles in Social and Behavioral Sciences

Addressing Asean's Manpower Challenge, Singapore Management University Nov 2016

Addressing Asean's Manpower Challenge, Singapore Management University

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Governments must work closely with the private sector to produce relevant skilled labour


Governing For Happiness, Singapore Management University Nov 2016

Governing For Happiness, Singapore Management University

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A fair and just society should be the aim for creating maximum societal happiness


Family Inc., Singapore Management University Oct 2016

Family Inc., Singapore Management University

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It is a tough act to strike a delicate balance between family and business, says a fifth-generation business owner


Young, Successful, And In The Wrong Job?, Singapore Management University Aug 2016

Young, Successful, And In The Wrong Job?, Singapore Management University

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What happens when you land a job that puts you years ahead of your peers but suspect you may have made a career mistake?


Manila Water: Delivering Water And Sustainable Growth, Singapore Management University Jul 2016

Manila Water: Delivering Water And Sustainable Growth, Singapore Management University

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The privatisation of Metro Manila’s water and sanitation services is a case for the importance of Tri-Sector collaboration


Embracing "The Silver Tsunami" - Future Of Mature Working Adults, Singapore Management University Jun 2016

Embracing "The Silver Tsunami" - Future Of Mature Working Adults, Singapore Management University

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The government, employers and employees must work together to maximise the skills and experience that older workers can offer beyond retirement age


Bob’S Red Mill: For The Employees By The Employees, Singapore Management University Apr 2016

Bob’S Red Mill: For The Employees By The Employees, Singapore Management University

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Putting people before profits is more important than accumulating ever-increasing amounts of possession


Social Impact Of Alcoholism In The Singaporean Environment, Singapore Management University Mar 2016

Social Impact Of Alcoholism In The Singaporean Environment, Singapore Management University

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Alcohol addiction is treatable; strong community and familial support is key


Bp De Silva – Making A Family Business Last Through The Generations, Singapore Management University Feb 2016

Bp De Silva – Making A Family Business Last Through The Generations, Singapore Management University

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How a Singaporean family business survived, and thrived, into a fifth generation


Shinta Kamdani: Opportunity And Empowering Women, Singapore Management University Feb 2016

Shinta Kamdani: Opportunity And Empowering Women, Singapore Management University

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A third-generation entrepreneur, Shinta Kamdani is CEO of her family's Sintesa Group, an Indonesian conglomerate with 6000 employees across 17 companies. Sintesa is a national leader in consumer goods distribution, with other interests in prefab concrete, energy production, steel manufacturing and real estate. Kamdani spoke to Julian Lorkin in Jakarta for BusinessThink.


What You Really Feel Can Win Over And Inspire A Team, Singapore Management University Jan 2016

What You Really Feel Can Win Over And Inspire A Team, Singapore Management University

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Sincere emotions gain trust, but how about genuine anger?


Can We Finally Save Planet Earth?, Singapore Management University Jan 2016

Can We Finally Save Planet Earth?, Singapore Management University

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The United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change in Paris has brought governments worldwide together to solve what is now seen as an immediate problem. Perspectives@SMU speaks to SMU Professor of Public Policy Ann Florini on the opportunities presented by COP21 as well as the stumbling blocks to addressing the climate issue.