The study, an update of a study made in 2005, begins by defining values, and through literature survey highlights that corporate leaders– through their own values held– play a large part, if not a key role in molding their organizations and establishing their organizations’ core values....

The purpose of this paper is to highlight that Singaporeans are adopting the value of continuous effort and being resilient. Several explanations are put forth on why Singaporeans are resilient. That being the case, Singapore companies can also be said to be resilient....

Much has been written on the role of state and state-owned enterprises which have been said to contribute to the Republic of Singapore’s economic growth and development. In this paper, however, the authors highlight how the Chinese dialect clan associations, in partnering with the state,...

In this paper, through literature survey and interviews with forty-one civil service officers, the corporate culture particularly the salient features of the Singapore Civil Bureaucracy, is examined. The use of analogies and metaphors is indeed not uncommon in describing cultures, and in this...

This article, by means of literature review and focus groups, suggests that participation of women is considered as a part of the Republic's National Values. Women are playing an important role in the Island-Republic, where survival, business and economy are all intertwined. Not to tap or even...

The study began by defining values, and through literature review, highlighted that corporate leaders - through their own values held - play a large part, if not a key role in moulding their organisations and establishing their organisations' core values. Using Low's (2002) thesis as a...

Purpose: This paper seeks to identify the cultural obstacles or what discourages the setting-up of businesses among Singaporeans. Design/methodology/approach: Focus group method. Findings: Four obstacles: being over-compliant, too left-brained, over-pampered, and afraid of failing, are...

Purpose: To show and analyze the concept, practice, problems and prospects of father leadership in Singapore. The study also proposes such practices in Asian countries. Design/methodology/approach: The focus group participants, were mostly of experienced corporate and business leaders, and did...

Through literature survey, a series of focus group sessions and semi-structured interviews with several Singapore corporate leaders of small and medium businesses, this case study examines key fraud preventative measures. While several preventative measures are highlighted, the emphasis here is...

In this paper, the researcher surveyed the key sources of motivation of Singaporeans at work and what non-monetary tools or aids can the Singaporean manager apply or rely on to motivate his employees. The latter is critical more so, during good times when it is a common happening for employers...