Ch 4 - Reasons for Diversity

Why does Singapore have an open immigration policy?

• Brain drain

• Ageing population

• Declining birth rate

• Employers prefer to hire foreigners over locals

What is brain drain?

• When you cannot remember what you study

• When there is not enough schools in Singapore

• When talented Singaporeans choose to move to another country

• When Singaporeans do not perform well enough in exams

Singapore's open immigration policy targets ________-skilled foreign workforce to support a ______________ economy

• lower; manufacturing

• lower; knowledge-based

• higher; manufacturing

• higher; knowledge-based

What are some traits of Singapore's business environment?

• Favourable

• Unfavourable

• Attractive to foreign businesses

• Difficult to set up businesses here

What makes Singapore a favourable business environment for foreign companies to set up businesses here?

• Political stability

• Growth potential for businesses

• Strict laws and low corruption

• There are many talented individuals in Singapore

Singapore’s __________________ attract foreigners to move to Singapore to seek employment

• Cleanliness

• Low tax rates

• Economic opportunities

• Strict laws

What are some aspects of Singapore's socio-cultural environment that attracts foreigners to settle down in Singapore long term?

When foreigners come to Singapore, what do they bring with them that adds to our diversity?