Essays on Singapore

International arbitration allows international business persons from different legal backgrounds to amicably solve their grievances. Parties to a contractual agreement or in an international relationship seek an impartial party who carries out the adjudicatory process. The resolution by the arbitrators is usually binding and carries a provision of arbitration in future contractual disputes. International Arbitration has over the last half century gained popularity because of the expeditious nature of the method. Businesses and international traders prefer international arbitration to the domestic legal process. A dispute would usually be handled under the judicial system under which the dispute occurred. Resolving ...

Singapore Airlines

Singapore Airlines was founded as a state owned airline in the year 1972. Gradually the company has expanded with the strategy of focusing on unique customer needs and providing excellent in-flight services. With time, SIA has come highly competitive in the market. The company has achieved sustainable competitive advantage and classy elegance by investing much in personnel skills and different other sources (Binggeli & Pompeo, 2002, pp.70). The company has a wide range of services including operations of airline, engineering services and airport terminal services. Singapore Airlines has also made an entrance into the industry with operations as aircraft leasing, ...

Introduction to Singapore as a Business Destination

The Republic of Singapore is a sovereign island country found in South East Asia (Abshire 4). The country is located 137 kilometers north of the equator on the Malay Peninsula (Abshire 5). The country is composed of the main Singapore Island as well as more than 60 other small islets (Abshire 5). Singapore borders the Peninsula of Malaysia to the North and the Rau Islands of Indonesia to the south (Abshire 6). According to the 2012 population reports, Singapore has a population of about 5. 3 million (Abshire 21). The official languages are English, Malay, Tamil and Mandarin (Abshire ...

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Challenges of sustainable growth in Singapore.4

Approaches to sustainable growth.6
Outcomes of sustainable growth7
Lessons from Singapore economic success8
Models of development in Singapore.9
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How would Singapore achieve strong and sustainable economic growth
Introduction
Singapore is among the world's most commercial countries, with the fourth-largest financial centers and five of the busiest ports. Singapore has over the years developed extensively from a position in the third world to a position in the first world.It is within five decades by due to prioritization of the economic concepts in a very ...

Introduction

Economic growth an increase in the country’s national income measured over a period. Gross National product and Gross Domestic product are the key measuring indicators that define a country’s growth status based on utilization of resources by the population for productivity. Increase in technological infrastructure facilitates quality production, minimizes waste and costs. According to economic theorists, a country is presumed to attain economic growth when their resources are fully employed in sustaining the social and economic welfare of every citizen (Jones 2002). As result, the role of every rational government is to maintain its citizens through allocation ...

Reefs and shorelines are some of the most instrumental features of natural water bodies. Consequently, they should be preserved and kept clean. Keeping shorelines clean helps preserve the water quality and keep the water in the water bodies clean. The vegetation found in the shorelines filters surface runoff before the runoff can reach the water. Consequently, pollutants such as pesticides, manure, fertilizers, motor fluids and sediments, that may be present in the runoff, are prevented from entering the water. These pollutants can affect the aquatic animals and the water ecosystem in many ways. For instance, deposition of a large ...

Introduction

Purpose of the Essay
Every organization requires an objective point of view every now and then in order to critically assess its performance. This is exactly what this paper aims to do. It aims to look into the performance of an organization located in Singapore. As the organization’s transportation manager, the specific aspect of its performance that I will be analyzing is its transportation management. More particularly, I will be looking at the organization’s mode selection criteria, incoterms selection consideration, and security management. These three are important aspects of every company or corporation’s transportation management, and ...

Brief Introduction

The history of Singapore Airlines could be traced back under the old days of Malayan Airways. Its first flight was from Kallang Airport, Singapore to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on May 1, 1947. Both Singapore and Malaysia merged in the control of the Malayan Airways, changing its name to Malaysia-Singapore Airlines in 1967. A French fashion designer made the traditional Malay clothing as the uniform for the stewardesses, effective a year later. The company was profitable. However, due to differences especially in the direction, priorities, and outlook of the operations, the two governments decided to have separate companies. Malaysia confirmed ...

Introduction

‘Guardian Angel’ the latest advertising innovation from the stable of JWT, is probably the highlight of a period of growth and talent restructuring undertaken by JWT Singapore. Over the recent years, JWT Singapore has been through a process of transformation both in the structural and the talent domains and this innovative device developed by the agency demonstrates what has made it one of the leading names of global advertising.
This device has moved away from the conventional concept of advertising and is unique for it leads to a product to promote the concept of women protection by reducing uncomfortable ...

Introduction

Singapore is a rich tourist and international travels destination. Most of the visitors travel for leisure, luxury, family, business, and religious or recreation purposes. The visitors mainly spend in hotels. This makes tourism the main source of income in the country. The travelers bring income to the country’s economy in terms of payment for services and goods. It is also the creator of job opportunities in the economy (Pitchford, 2008). The focus of the paper is to gain deeper understanding and appreciation of the value and means of customer satisfaction and return in luxury hotels in Singapore.Statistics of ...

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- Both Delta Air Lines and Singapore Airlines use straight line method of depreciation. The formula for calculating annual straight line depreciation is

Asset value-Residual valueLife of asset (in years)

In our case we start with the asset value of $ 100 for all cases.
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Prior to July 1, 1986, the residual value was 10% of asset value and asset life was 10 years. Hence, annual depreciation was 100 – 1010 = $9.
After April 1, 1993, the residual value was 5% of asset value and asset life was 20 years. Hence, annual depreciation ...

Introduction

There are numerous ways how an organization, be it a for profit or a not for profit organization, can show to their stakeholders that they are not just concerned about organizational survival and revenue generation but also concerned how they can return the favors they have received, whatever they may be, back to the people and society. This is, in fact, the reason why most companies have started to integrate corporate social responsibility measures in their organization.
The same principle can be applied when it comes to the decision of adding a corporate philanthropy department in an organization. Corporate ...

Singapore has reinforced its position on the international stage on the basis of being an educational hub of academic which is presented as an attraction of top players in the region as well as around the world in the era of increased competition(Parmar, et al. 2010). The Asian model of liberal art in the contextual comparison of other nations on a global scale is actually held in the admiration and emulation of the increased variation from the humanistic endeavors of Tagore in the case of Indian and Korean models. Enthusiasts of the liberal arts in Singapore have alluded ...

Introduction

Small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) are the major entry points for entrepreneurs to build new enterprises, create jobs and contribute to the enrichment of the economy of the nation (eds Harvie & Lee, 2002). Singapore tops among those countries with the most SME – friendly economy, especially in terms of providing grants and tax benefits for training purposes. The SMEs are the bedrock of the economy of Singapore. Out of all the enterprises in Singapore, more than ninety percent are SMEs. Thus, SME sector provide a strong base to this nation’s economy. They contribute to the economic output and ...

Introduction

In the current business world, many companies hire experts from the international scene to lead their local teams. Undertaking work in a foreign country demonstrates mobility, flexibility and cultural acumen, and these are the qualities employers are constantly in search for. Working away from the national country can be risky and daunting and it needs careful consideration. Accountants, auditors and finance experts make international moves all over and gain an advantageous edge towards employment opportunity. This paper provides an empirical discussion on the factors that might influence considering a move to Oracle Corporations in Singapore. The paper evaluates the ...

Brand positioning is the marketing activity of identifying a gap or opportunity, and developing a solution based on research, supporting data and segmentation. Positioning relates to strategizing in the tactical or developmental phases of carrying out an objective in attaining the organization’s goals; such as an increase in sales volume, brand recognition or target reach in advertising.
Singapore Airlines is the flag carrier in Singapore. Operating from Changi airport, it has a strong presence in South and East Asia and the Kangaroo route markets. It’s amongst the top 15 carriers in terms of passenger revenues and 10 ...

Introduction

An integrated portable projector integrated into a thumb drive is a great innovation that will target the business people and the education sector. This product can also be used by the mass market for entertainment purposes such as watching videos. Below is a PESTEL analysis on Singapore where the product will be marketed (Dess, Tom Lumpkin, and Alan 22).

Singapore is a country located in southern Asia. Singapore is a peaceful country with political stability. Singapore is also known for its low crime rates. The low crime rates statistics makes Singapore a viable place to do business. Therefore, selling ...

Role Strain as a Common Problem for Working Mothers in Singapore and the Impact Singapore’s Government Paid Pro-Family Leave Schemes has on the Sociological Phenomenon of Role Strain
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Role Strain as a Common Problem for Working Mothers in Singapore and the Impact Singapore’s Government Paid Pro-Family Leave Schemes has on the Sociological Phenomenon of Role Strain
Dictionary.com , which is based on the Random House Dictionary describes role strain as “the stress or strain” experienced by a person when “incompatible behavior, expectations, or obligations are associated with a single role” (n.d., par. 1). According ...

Introduction

The aspect of healthcare is one of the crucial elements that make or break a nation’s stability. Healthcare systems vary widely from one country to another and many international health organizations have been concerned with determining which countries have done well in taking care of their populace and which ones have done poorly over the years. Comparing and contrasting two countries whose healthcare systems are highly different from one another may help us understand better (1) the advantages of a country with a good healthcare system and policy, (2) the strategies that make a healthcare approach successful, and ( ...

- Global environmental problems are becoming more and more important for all population of Earth. Specifically, global warming is one of the central environmental issues nowadays. Large volumes of carbon dioxide emissions are considered to be the major reason that causes global warming. So, it is important to analyze historical data to understand the situation better.
The chart above represents amounts of carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions per capita caused by 16 countries on 5 continents: United Arab Emirates, United States, Australia, Canada, Russia, Germany, South Africa, United Kingdom, New Zealand, China, Mongolia, Mexico, Korea, Singapore, Brazil, and India. For each ...

Introduction

The organizations that have the tendency and ability to expand their operations with a positive attitude and mindset are the one who can initiate something extremely positive for their future concerns and productivity. International expansion can be extremely fruitful and effective for the sake of an organization; however there are some prerequisite which organizations have to understand before physically entering in a new location or region (Djarova, p.34).
Organizations analyze economic and political viability before physically entering in a new region for their expansion, and both of these elements deem necessary for them. Cross Border operations always been a ...

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Over the past decade or so, the number of teen suicides that were results of online intimidation, gossips, and insensitive communications has gained national attention to the aspect of the people’s use of technology and internet to apparently bully others. The first thing that occurs in the mind when this topic is thought of would be “What exactly does this cyberbullying mean?” Actually, this question remains to be the main focus of numerous debates, if not a disagreement that at least either of the sides makes. When ordinary bullying of an individual ...

1. Executive Summary
This report helps in conducting a thorough analysis of Singapore Airlines. To conduct internal and external analysis of the company current situation of the company is analysed and then PEST, Porter’s Five Forces Analysis and SWOT Analysis is done to find the opportunities and threats faced by company. Internal analysis is being done through value chain analysis and the analysis of strengths and weaknesses of Singapore Airlines. Then the problems faced by Singapore Airlines are analysed. Finally, different strategies are developed and the best alternatives are selected for implementation and given as recommendations.
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Kohl’s International Expansion

Before any company or organization proceed with plans to expand internationally, the management needs to assess the viability of doing so. Part of assessment is determining the advantages and potential contributions of international expansion to the organization (Hines & Bruce, 2007). The organization may also assess and plan expansion simultaneously. In this way, the management can determine where the organization will invest for foreign expansion and how the organization would do it. Practices in planning and assessment will be applied in this discussion in relation to Kohl’s. Kohl’s is a retail chain store based in the United States ...

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We have placed an online advertisement for the position of a Laboratory Technician. <Name of Person A> has sent his Curriculum Vitae and signified his intention to work with our organization. Pursuant to the application for employment received from <Name of Person A> for the position of a Laboratory Technician, please be advised that you were named as one of his references, as the current employer. ...

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The Singapore Tourism Board (STB) is a government body which comes under the Ministry of Trade and Industry of the Government of Singapore. It plays a pivotal role in the development of Singapore’s tourism sector, which is the country’s key economic sector. Besides the development, it also undertakes marketing and promotion of Singapore as a preferred tourist destination.
The role of STB can be exemplified by the fact that the tourism sector currently contributes around 4 percent towards Singapore’s gross domestic product. It also supports around 160,000 jobs. Tourism also plays an important role ...

Identification of Policy Area

Traffic congestion is when vehicles travel at speeds slower that it would be desired because there are more vehicles than a given road or road section can handle (Wigan, 1974; Cahill, 2007). Singapore was the first country to implement an urban traffic congestion-pricing scheme. The government of Singapore through the Land Transport Authority (LTA) formulates the policies to control traffic congestion in the country especially in Singapore city (Doli, 1993; Holland & Watson, 1980). The government came about the traffic control policies upon noting that the Singapore was growing at a fast rate, many people could afford cars. In early ...

Introduction

Art provides a means of self-expression. Some individuals refer to graffiti as rude art while others claim that it represents modern forms of self-expression and creativity. Depending on the definition an individual supports they may identify with or against graffiti. Singapore`s law classifies graffiti as vandalism and presents punitive measures for individuals who involve themselves with graffiti in public places or property. With its classification as vandalism and individual may pay up to one thousand Euros as a fine or serve three years’ incarceration along with eight strokes of the cane. The punishment described by the Singaporean law ...

The 1960s and 1970s have featured turbulent times in Southeast Asia, a region that gained prominence only during said periods due to various waves of independence former colonial strongholds of Western powers in the area have experienced. Prior to said periods especially during the Second World War, Southeast Asia as a designated region practically did not exist, mainly because of the divisive influence of Western powers in controlling their colonies therein. The whole of Indochina (present-day Cambodia, Laos and Vietnam) belonged under French control; Burma, Malaysia and Singapore were under English rule; Indonesia thrived under Dutch command; the Philippines ...

When investment hits our minds, Singapore is indeed the place to invest. According to international rankings, Singapore is a country with the most open economy, the least corrupt and one with minimal levies. The country has large Gross Domestic Income, which keeps on increasing on an annual basis. Last year, the GDP of Singapore was 326.5 billion US dollars. The same reflected 1.3% economic growth from 2012. Over the years, the economy of Singapore has experienced a positive growth year after year recording an average growth rate of 4.3% over the last five years. Last year, the population of ...

Introduction

The study on economic development can be traced back in the earliest at the end of the Second World War were the respective academics and policy developers are largely debated the essence role of the public policy of some of the developing economies. It is evident based on the economic progress and the percentage of growth that the respective nations on Asia have recorded since that period. East Asia is one of the regions where the respective nations have recorded a one of the world economies and were being able to sustain economic growth and development. Menom, (2004) not ...

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The use of media in Singapore plays a very crucial role in the country. It is one of the most important and key strategic centers of media in the region of Asia-Pacific. This is agreement with the aggressive push of the government to establish the region of Singapore as one of the media hubs across the world under the plan of media twenty one that was launched back in 2002. The media industry is widely grown at the moment in Singapore and comprises of activities such as broadcasting, publishing, music, film, and the IT media sectors (Wong, 2001). According ...

Introduction

Singapore is one of the upcoming business hubs in the Asian market and continues to grow and expand in equal measures. The country is located on the southern part of the Malay Peninsula in Asia. The country has instituted various laws that seek to expand the business and protect its industry from other external markets and economies (CCH Asia Limited, 1971). The restraint of trade in Singapore has affected its local and international business organizations. Some trade laws restraint employees from joining competitors where they affect employment contracts signed by the employee for the duration of time he/she works ...

Introduction

Jawed Karim, Chad Hurley, and Steve Chen introduced YouTube in 2005. The website uses the domain http://www.youtube.com. The site was focused on helping people across the world to create and share short video clips online. Google purchased the site for $1.65 billion because it was increasing popularity, especially to the young people. Today, there are more than two billion views every day. It is estimated that almost 51 percent of YouTube viewers visit the site weekly and that 52 percent of those that share videos most are between ages 18 to 34 years. The new technology has had an ...

Abstract

The term business can be used to refer to an activity that done that is profitable and viable. Business involves trading between two or more parties where an agreed price is determined. Trading can take the form of two countries that exchange goods and services through a given system. Singapore has emerged as a business hub due to various factors that facilitate proper business practice between the country and other nations. Trading is an inevitable activity in the community we live nowadays as it facilitates movement of goods and products from one area to another. Business on the global ...

Acknowledgments

I am especially grateful for the support and guidance of my dissertation advisor, Dr. A. P., provided all through the progression and development on this research study.

My thanks also go to the men and women in blue of Singapore Police Force whom had provided their valuable time to participate in the survey and their willingness to share. ...

Introduction and Background

Many organizations that try to change their ways of conducting their operations often fail to meet their targets for different reasons. Mental perception of the people involved in operationalizing the transformation efforts is the biggest contributor of the success or failure of these endeavors. The police force is one of the most important institutions in Singapore. Like all societies in the world, law and order is an integral part for any progressive society. Singapore is not an exception. Singapore seeks to spur its economic heights and make life better for its citizens. Unfortunately, the Singapore Police force, which is ...

Concerning Sovereignty over Pedra Branca/Pulau Batu Puteh,

Middle Rocks and South Ledge (Malaysia v. Singapore)
The present decision of the International Court of Justice (ICJ) deals with the sovereignty of three land features located at the mouth of the straits of Singapore, between Malaysia to the north and Indonesia to the south. Sovereignty is defined as supreme power or authority and determining which state has that power over specific locations is a topic within international law. Figure 1 illustrates the location of the three land features, which will be called Pedra Branca/Pulau Batu Putech (translates to “White Rock” from the Portuguese and Malaysian, respectively), Middle Rocks, ...

1. Singapore as a country and its tourism: the overview
1.1 Singapore country profile
Republic of Singapore is a Southeast Asian city-state located on 63 islands. It is separated from Malaysia and Indonesia by the straits of Johor and Singapore Strait respectively. The population of the country amounts to approximately 5.3 million and is constantly growing, and with total area of just 710 km2 Singapore is in the world top-3 by the density of population with 7,315 people per square kilometer, which implies that there is a need for land creation, which is being done through land reclamation.
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Project Title: To Analyze Relationships and Trends of Stock Prices in Amsterdam, Frankfurt, London, Hong Kong, Japan, Singapore and New York

This project shall endeavor to establish the correlations between the stock prices in Amsterdam, Frankfurt, London, Hong Kong, Japan, Singapore and New York for the purpose of providing information that could help in making investment decisions and inferences. Apart from correlations, this project shall also focus to establish the trends of the performance of stocks in these countries by fitting necessary time series regression models. The eventual significance of the trend analysis shall be forecast of the expected ...

Cultural Analysis of Singapore

Arguably one of the youngest nations, Singapore has been identified as one among the emergent markets as far as foreign investors are concerned. For this reason, many corporations are headed to Singapore amidst the globalization craze. While this is the case, it is exceptionally important to comprehend the culture of Singapore. Considering the main key determinants, Singapore performs as follows:
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Speaking of culture, Singapore has been recognized as a boiling pot of cultures, thanks to its rich immigrant history. For this reason, the nation is multilingual, with the primary languages being English, Mandarin Chinese, Malay language and ...

The term economic growth can be defined as the increase in productive capacity of the country. Is measured by comparing the GNP in a given year with that of the previous year. Some of the principal causes of economic growth include increased capital, advancement in technology and sustainable development among others.
Currently, the World Bank has taken the responsibility of advising some of the newly industrialised countries such as Singapore and Hongkong on how they can improve their economic growth. The World Bank aims at delivering financial and technical assistance to the countries that are most in needs so ...

Environmental regulation level in Thailand and Singapore

For a long time in Thailand, development took place with little concern for the environment. The lack of strict environmental controls was a big incentive to investors, especially industry – based investors. Consequently, Thailand has robust industrial zones (Hookway and Watcharasakwet, 2010). However, this economic growth came at a huge cost, particularly to the environment.
The country is grappling with pollution problems, water scarcity, and loss of natural habitats (World Bank Group, 2011). Consequently, the government has adopted strict environmental regulations and standards (International Business Publications, 2011). The severity of this regulation is illustrated by a 2010 court decision suspending ...

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Singapore as a former colony of Great Britain has struggled over the years to grow its economy and improve the quality of life of her people. One of the ways that Singapore has maintained its economy afloat is by maintaining bilateral ties with the country’s former colonizers. For any economy to flourish there has to be efficient infrastructure in place to allow the transport of goods and services across territories for trade purposes. As a developing nation Singapore has limited capital endowments. As a result of capital limitedness, Singapore continues to experiences various challenges with ...

The rapidly-growing economic sector in Asia offers many opportunities for growth in business and similar areas, but doing business in Asia is not without difficulties. Many nations in Asia and the Indian subcontinent are still developing or in transitional economic and social stages, and with rapid development and massive change often comes corruption in government. Sri Lanka and the Maldives, both island nations in the Indian Ocean, are undergoing massive but wildly different economic and social changes along with their development. However, both nations are facing issues with governmental corruption and human rights abuses that often go along with ...

Executive Summary

Advancement in technology and the growth of the internet has made many individuals to increase their frequency of using digital media and online information. Equally, there has been an increased need for businesses to strengthen their online presence in order to expand their marketing capabilities and access increased customer portfolios. Another important factor that has generated is the need for online presence is the need to develop a competitive edge in the business. This can be attributed to the fact that nearly all business aspects are dependent on technology. For this reason, Worldwide Web Functions Limited is dedicated towards ...

This report provides the profile of Singapore as it examines the business opportunities that exists in the country. The information provided in this report is important to entrepreneurs who might have interests in investing or doing business in the country. It examines the economic landscape, the political environment, and major industries, social cultural, religious, and geographical factors that influence the country’s business environment. Methodology used for the key findings in the report is online research. The data was retrieved from credible online sources with up to date country information. The main findings are summarized below.

Major industries

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Introduction

The National Development Policy (NDP) policy is a Malaysian development blue print that was introduced into the country in 1990 by Dr. Mahathir Mohamad who was the Prime Minister then. The NDP was meant to replace the NEP. NDP was meant to continue upholding the basic strategies that were held by NEP. In addition, NDP was to look into the following issues; focus on antipoverty strategy, place emphasis on human resource development, change the focus from over reliance on private sector for economic growth and finally focus on development of Bumiputera Community of Industry and Commerce (BCIC). In this ...

History

The Formula 1 racing had a relatively humble beginning in Singapore, in the year 1961. Back then, it was called Orient Year Grand Prix. However, the following year this tournament was renamed as Malaysian Grand Prix and was called so till the year 1964. After Singapore gained its independence from Malaysia in 1965; this race was renamed as Singapore Grand Prix and was being conducted in the Thomson Road circuit during that period. The following years were quite tumultuous for this race; as it was shut in the year 1973. This was primarily due to the traffic congestion caused ...

Singapore is among the global cities of the 21st century that belong to the urban elite (Hales et al. 67). Being a global city, Singapore has the money and power to stay ahead in the global world. A global city embraces integration of economies, cultures, and societies around the world and transfers power and influence to global markets. Technology drives a global city, which allows easier movement of goods, jobs, ideas, people, and money across the world. Globalization also ensures speed in the movement of people, capital, transactions, and communications across the global markets. Among the dimensions used to ...

Executive summary

This article describes how the National Trade Union Congress 5 Pillars approach addresses critical contemporary issues affecting Singapore employment industry. Singapore caries the indignity of high unemployment and high poverty levels among several residents. These issues challenged the government to come up with a long lasting solution that would regain public confidence. NTUC emerged with an aim of rescuing Singapore from issues related to job market.

With support from NTUC, the government addressed these issues in a way that it assures the population of persistent development and economic stability. In order to support Singapore in industrial development, NTUC launched ...

- Key supply and demand issues of Singapore’s conference industry
Every industry has a number of challenges that it has to go through. It is upon the management of the industries to devise ways of mitigating some of the issues that may arise in the course of the operation of various business models. The conferencing industry experiences several issues in relation to demand and supply. Some of the issues lead to positive development of the industry while others lead to negative impacts in the operation of the industry. This section is dedicated towards analyzing demand and supply issues ...

Introduction

Singapore Airlines (SIA) is one of the biggest entities that operates from Singapore. Due to the nature of the industry it operates within and the quest to become a global giant, Singapore Airlines continuously changes its strategic and operational systems. This has culminated in many modifications and adjustments that are due to decisions from its shareholders and the topmost directors and managers. The purpose of this report is to critically evaluate and analyse organisational change and its modification in SIA over the past 5 years. This will include the discussion of the initiators of change and the desired objectives. ...

Introduction

The economic conditions of Singapore were stimulated starting with the sixties – seventies, when the country started to focus on the international trading. The international trade focus came as a solution for solving the country’s poor economic system, getting Singapore out of the third world countries and emerging into a developed nation. Currently a developed economy, Singapore ranks the third in the world in terms of living standards, standing out as the most open economy and the third per capita ratio in the world (Central Intelligence Agency “Singapore”). However, this Asian country applied a series of economic measures for ...

Integration model: used to provide seamless and effective healthcare for the elderly population in Singapore

Currently Singapore has no model in place that it uses for providing seamless healthcare for the elderly. This paper therefore suggests for the introduction of integration model in Singapore to be used to provide seamless healthcare for its ageing population. The reason why this model is highly recommended in Singapore is because if primarily focuses on geriatric care and as a trained geriatric nurse it is my passion to see that medical care and treatment of old people is done in the best way. The current system being used for geriatric care in Singapore is in service for ...

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Abstract
The dramatic change in airline industry has mandated airlines re-engineer business operations, processes, management styles and, not least, service delivery methods and platforms. Singapore Airlines (SIA) is an example of a global carrier which has managed to weather negative fluctuations in airline industry, to continue to perform successfully and yield solid profits over years. SIA is well known for service quality and cost-effectiveness. To explore how SIA has managed to present an example of a company combining apparently contradictory value propositions, i.e. service quality ...

Business Culture of Singapore

Business Culture of Singapore
In 2010, Singapore was ranked by Forbes magazine as #5 in its “2010 Best Countries to Do Business” while the U.S. only ranked #9 . It is known as the “First World Oasis in a Third World Region” . According to the U.S. Department of Commerce, in 2010, Singapore was the third largest recipient of U.S.’ foreign direct investment in the amount of US$106.04. All these data show that it is important for the U.S. to understand fully the business culture in Singapore in order to successfully do business there. Being an Asian country, there are ...

Introduction

Corporate social responsibility refers to the ability of businesses doing well in terms of performance and at the same time doing well especially to in relation to the immediate environment (Campbell, Hollingsworth, & Lindberg, 1991, p. 5). CSR involves the process of aligning long term business strategies with operations to universally achieve sustainable and positive outcomes. The main beneficiaries of CSR practices by firms are clients, suppliers, shareholders, employees, and the environment with no particular meaning derived from the order. Practicing of CSR is an essential input by responsible firms. Firms all over the world are engaging in CSR ...

Executive Summary

One of the biggest blessings that we have is that we are able to see the world as it is. We can admire the beauty of nature, the warmth of the rising sun and radiance of the shining moon. Can we imagine our lives without all these? Life without proper eye vision? There are millions of people in this world who are visually impaired, they cannot see as we do and their conditions range from being partially sighted to being completely blind. With the intent of improving the lives of such visually challenged individuals, Pizzazz Technologies plans to launch ...

Singapore Airlines Limited is located in Singapore. It was founded in 1947 as Malayan Airways and was later relaunched in 1972 as Singapore Airlines. The airline has got its hubs in Singapore Changi Airport.
Singapore Airlines Limited, just like any other company, has adopted Information Technology to enhance its rapid growth. The process of adopting technology started by automating the processes and creating systems out of them. The systems help introduce change into the running of business activities, developing an economic comprehension of how much information systems can impact several aspects and key aspects of an organization. ...