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Chapter 3- How Do We Decide What Is Good For Society? - Coggle Diagram
Chapter 3- How Do We Decide What Is Good For Society?
Understanding Challenges
Differing Priorities
Different priorities
limited resources
Difficult to decide
which needs & interests to address
Unequal sharing of costs
Decisions affect
different groups differently
Benefits society
in general
may have
negative impact
on certain groups
challenging to decide what is
good for society
Differing needs and interests
Less agrument on what is
good for society
Government must look after
all citizens
, not just some indiviuals
Types Of Needs
1. Surivial-Related needs
Basic needs
Food
Shelter
Water
2. Well-being realted needs
Need for
quality of life
Eg.
job
Interest
Things
directly/indirectly related to fulfilling needs
Managing Trade-Offs
Government must
manage trade-offs
Trade off
= choice between
2 / more things
Due to
limited resources
More of one → Less of another
More of one
Guiding Principles
shape GOVERNANCE
Help government decide
what is important
Identify
what should not be compromised
governs for the
good of society
Having Good Leadership
Leaders are:
Honest
Incorruptible
Capable
Anticipating change and staying relevant
Forward- looking
Take Sound Action Early
Minmise Threats
Maximise Opportunities
For Singaporeans
Ensuring A Stake for Everyone, Opportunities For All
Citizens have a say
Involved in decision-making
willing to contribute
Promote the good of society
Practising Meriocracy
Distubutes opportunities
Rewards based on effort & ability
Not based on
Religion
Family back
Race
Making decisions For The Good of Society Requires
Consider Citizens' Needs & Intersts
Understanding Diiffering Priorities
Unequal Sharing of Costs
Mange Trade-Offs
Guiding Principles Evolve
Meet
Changing Needs Of Singaporeans