Governance and the Political System · 1965–1990
Tripartism: Government, Unions, and Employers
The unique Singaporean model of economic cooperation and conflict resolution.
Key Questions
- 1How does the National Wages Council (NWC) operate?
- 2Why is industrial peace considered a "competitive advantage" for Singapore?
- 3How are the interests of workers protected in a tripartite system?
MOE Syllabus Outcomes
MOE: Governance and Nation-Building - S3
Level: Secondary 3
Subject: History
Unit: Governance and the Political System
Period: 1965–1990
Suggested Methodologies
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