Deciding What's good for society

challenges 3. I

I
Basic needs:

water, food and shelter

Governmenthas to identify the needs

Needs for well being: and interests of

society as a whole and

Generally vary among individuals notjustthose of individuals

Interests:

Things thatare directly or indirectly related to the fulfilmentofneeds

Differentpriorities:

Eventhough individuals may agree on certain needs and interests of

society, itwill still be challenging due to differing priorities

Singapore has limited resources, making itharder

unequal sharing of costs:

·veryingimpestthata decisionhason differentgroups

ofpeople are

Deciding What's good for society

Trade. Offs 3.2

Trade-Off:

Involves decision between due limited

making a C or more
things thatcannot
be obtained atthe same time to resources.

of I thing:having of another
Having more less thing

Deciding What's good for society

principles shaping governence 3.3

Governence:

Exercise of authority and the lise of resources to

manage the problems and affairs oft he society

Principles of
governence:

1.
Having good leadership
Leaders must be honestand capable

They be
must
courageous to make the rightdecisions for the country

2.
Anticipating change and
staying relevant

Minimise threats

Maximise opportunities for the people of singapore

3. Astake for everyone, opportunities for all

greater belonging and become to be involved in working of society

Will develop a sense of more
willing towards the good

opportunities encourage singaporeans to share their views on policies and decision making.

4.
Practicing meritocracy

Distributing opportunities and rewards according to merit

·

Rewarded according to their efforts rather than their race/family background/religion

Encourages them to workharder