sg traits

Question 1

sociocultural

Answer 1

1. asian values
   - pragmatic
   - apathetic
   - conservative
   - competitive
   - meritocracy
2. multicultural, secular
3. low birth rate, ageing population
4. xenophobic

Question 2

economical

Answer 2

1. quick progress from third world to first world
2. highly affluent (one of the highest gross domestic product (gdp) per capita in the world
3. small country with no natural resources
   - reliant on trade for growth
4. high cost & standard of living
5. capital and knowledge-intensive economy
6. urban, densely populated city

Question 3

Technological

Answer 3

1. Smart nation - highly advanced technologically
2. highly globalised and connected city, with heavy focus on technological developments
3. high internet and mobile device penetration rate

Question 4

political

Answer 4

1. flawed democracy
2. high levels of censorship by the government
   - lack of free speech
3. low levels of corruption

Question 5

education / work

Answer 5

1. highly educated
   - curriculum designed to provide holistic education
2. long working hours (one of the highest in the world), rat-race pace of life
3. high stress levels at work and in schools

Question 6

miscellaneous

Answer 6

1. short history and lack of cultural identity
2. migrant society with identity in constant flux
   - high influx of immigrants and expats
3. advanced healthcare system
   - public healthcare is heavily subsidised
4. majority of population lives in public housing
5. highly efficient public transportation
6. developed infrastructure (roads, highways, etc)
7. High cost of car ownership (coe)
8. hot, humid tropical weather
9. growing awareness of environmental issues