Wednesday, July 21, 2010

Principles of governance - teacher's comments Part IV

By:Jermaine(16)Chong Wee (30)

Meritocracy
What?:a system that rewards hard work and talent.
Why?:so that everybody in the society have an equal opportunity to achieve their best and be rewarded for their performance,regardless of race,religion and socio-economic barkground.[So how is this going to achieve success?]
How?:When they perform well they will get rewards.The better they do the more rewards they will get.[So what? How does this benefit Singapore?]
So what?:people will want to work harder and work more so that they will get more rewards.[ No you are going in circles - what will happen when people realise that they will get rewarded when they work and do well? What will they do? ]

Leadership
What?:Leaders who will do what is right rather than popular.
Why?:to maintain stability in the nation ,making right decision,have moral courage to do the right thing,win confidence and respect.[ Why is this beneficial for Singapore? How will this lead to Singapore's success?]
How?:Specially selected and groomed plus good character.
So what?:They can meet the need of the people then.. everyone would be happy
[ What sort of needs are met and how will this help Singapore succeed?]

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