Transformation of Employment Patterns and Need for Career Services in Modern Singapore.

Autor/in	Wong, Sing Chee
Titel	Transformation of Employment Patterns and Need for Career Services in Modern Singapore.
Quelle	In: The Career development quarterly, (2016) 3, S.287-299 PDF als Volltext (1); PDF als Volltext (2); PDF als Volltext (3) Verfügbarkeit
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	0042-7764
DOI	10.1002/cdq.12061
Schlagwörter	Training; Meritocracy; Career development; Kinship; Nation building; Evaluation; Educational evaluation; Autonomy; Skills; Transportation services; Human capital; Minority & ethnic groups; 19th century; Career development planning; Population; Career advancement; Employment
Abstract	The early Chinese migrants to Singapore were mainly traders and artisans, and their employment depended on kinship affiliations and networks within the community. After Singapore became an independent nation, it focused on building a cohesive multiracial nation, and racial differences were downplayed. Educating Singaporeans to develop the economy and improve their livelihood was emphasized, and meritocracy was promoted. Access to employment was based on individual merits and efforts rather than on kinships. Globalization and technological advancement require Singaporean workers to attain mastery of skills in the competitive economy. Consequently, career planning and development services are advocated and made available for both students and adults, regardless of race and other differences. This is to ensure that their potentials can be fully maximized. Many schemes are also available to help Singaporeans achieve career success.
Erfasst von	OLC
Update	2022/1/02