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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

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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

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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

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Sincere emotions gain trust, but how about genuine anger?

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.

Working Together, Celebrating Uniqueness, Singapore Management University

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Gender and professionalism make up a person’s uniqueness. How can managers get everyone on accomplishing the same goal despite their different approaches to the task at hand?

A Tale Of Two Bosses: Why Strong Female Leaders Are Seen As Inauthentic, Singapore Management University

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New analysis of media portrayal reveals the gender bias in leadership perceptions

Shaving India, Making Profits, Singapore Management University

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Gillette was having trouble making inroads into the Indian grooming market for men...until they roped in the women

Caregiving In Singapore, Singapore Management University

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Close familial relationships are crucial in caring for the elderly, disabled and disadvantaged but professionalising the caregiving industry is perhaps even more important

Washing Hands, Saving Lives, Singapore Management University

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Diarrhoea is a major cause of child mortality in rural Vietnam, caused by a lack of running water and poor handwashing habits. A handwashing station called the HappyTap could solve the problem

Is The Cultural Revolution Relevant In Modern China?, Singapore Management University

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The short answer is "yes" to two things: charismatic leadership within the Chinese Communist Party, and dealing with democracy

Working Inclusiveness Into Society, Singapore Management University

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Treating the disabled as no different from able-bodied folks and holding them to the same standards are key

Keeping It In The Family, Singapore Management University

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Passion for the family business is crucial for second-generation leaders

Investing In “Sin” Companies, Singapore Management University

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Investors will overlook social norms on "sin" companies when financial incentives are substantial

What Happens After The One-Child Policy?, Singapore Management University

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The option to have multiple children could transform China’s economy.

What Women Want: Work-Life Balance, Singapore Management University

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Madhabi Puri-Buch offers advice on how women can strike a balance between family responsibility and career development.

Stepping Up To The Plate, Singapore Management University

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Rajesh Chakraborti talks about how CSR is embedded in everything that Reliance does, in an attempt to limit poverty in India.

Floating Hope, Singapore Management University

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It was 1994 when aristocrat Runa Khan and her soon-to-be husband Yves Marre sailed a decommissioned oil barge from the waters off France to her home country of Bangladesh. They had intended to propose to charitable organisations of a revolutionary plan they had: to turn the shipping vessel into a mobile medical station.

The ship would bring medical help to the unreachable islands, or chars, that make up much of Bangladesh. It was a brilliant plan, and would have solved the problem of reaching isolated char communities, most of whom had been neglected by the government and NGOs (non-governmental …

Nursing Homes: Insure To Ensure Quality Care, Singapore Management University

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Women are more likely to need nursing care, but few – men or women – can afford it in old age

Retirement Villages: Golden Years In A Golden Community, Singapore Management University

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Putting the folks in a retirement home might actually be the best thing you can do for them, if you can afford it

Winning The Global Contest For Talent, Singapore Management University

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Knowing what workers want help keep them at your company. But don’t forget about your managers.

Are Women Ready To Lead?, Singapore Management University

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In a world where Sheryl Sandberg and Hilary Clinton regularly steal headlines, it’s easy to think that the world has become a more egalitarian place for women. Not so, says Marina Mahathir, who goes on to speak about lack of opportunities for women in politics.

When I'M 64: The Aging Of Southeast Asia, Singapore Management University

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Family structures in Southeast Asia are changing, presaging a need for sound policies to cover its rapidly aging citizenry.

How To Be Cool In School? A Dating Expert Offers Smu Students A Five-Step Approach, Singapore Management University

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In a just world, we would expect qualities like diligence, persistence and persuasiveness to pay off, but things are a lot more complicated when it comes to attraction. Dating expert David Tian, addresses SMU students on how people ought to better their odds at love and romance.

Political Participation: Influences And Implications, Singapore Management University

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From the understanding of topical issues to activism, education has been said to play a major role in promoting political participation. Past research has shown that the educated would display stronger tendencies to vote, join political parties and engage in civic activities. However, if education predicts political participation, why do some countries with lower education rates face higher chances of political unrest? For instance, the average schooling in East Asian countries exceeds the average for Latin American countries. Yet, Latin America experiences higher levels of political unrest.

Adaptability In Socio-Political Contexts: Moving Beyond Ability And Intelligence, Singapore Management University

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The ability to adapt in an ever-changing environment is critical for success, if not, survival. Most people would acknowledge that change management can sometimes be a discomforting and bumpy process. This applies not just with individuals and organisations, but also with governments. While the former two may adapt privately, governments, represented by politicians and public officers, often have the unenviable task of demonstrating adaptability under the watchful eyes of their public. Slip-ups, trips and falls thus come at greater costs, which go well beyond mere embarrassment.

Human Trafficking: An Ancient Trade With A Modern Face, Singapore Management University

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If we believe that advances in science, health and human rights have led to a more civilised society than before, think again.

Making Babies: Getting Into The Mood For Love, Singapore Management University

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The pursuit of a perfect partner by women can betraced back to thousands of years ago when the world was still a society of hunters and gatherers. Back then, men tended to provide the family with meat and protection while women stayed at home to plant crops and take care of junior.

An Inside Job: To Get On The Right Career Track, Look Within, Singapore Management University

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Many people may dream about becoming a doctor, but only a few can join the profession. Candidates to the job must not only possess exceptional academic ability, but also, the physical and psychological stamina for typically long, intense shifts that involve giving comfort to the unwell.

Good Reputation: A Reputation For Doing Good, Singapore Management University

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When a global food powerhouse saw hungry students who had to attend school without food in their stomachs, it decided to step in and help in ways that it knew best.