GEYLANG METHODIST SEC SCH 4NA PRELIM

HUMANITIES (SOCIAL STUDIES, GEOGRAPHY) HUMANITIES (SOCIAL STUDIES, HISTORY) HUMANITIES (SOCIAL STUDIES, LITERATURE IN ENGLISH) Paper 1 Social Studies 2175/01 2176/01 2177/01 4 Normal Academic Additional materials: Writing Paper 1 hour 45 minutes 31 July 2019 Setter: Ms Fahariah Yeo READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS FIRST Write your name, index number and class on all the work you hand in. Write in dark blue or black pen on both sides of the paper. Do not use staples, paper clips, highlighters, glue or correction fluid. Section A Answer all parts of Question 1. Section B Answer both parts of Question 2. Write all answers on the writing paper provided. At the end of the examination, fasten all your work securely together. The number of marks is given in brackets [ ] at the end of each question or part question. Begin your answer to Section B (parts (a) and (b)) on a new and separate sheet of paper. This document consists of 6 printed pages. [Turn over Geylang Methodist School (Secondary) Preliminary Examination 2019

GMS(S)/Hum/2175/76/77/P1/PRELIM2019/4NA 2 Section A (Source-Based Case Study) Question 1 is compulsory for all candidates. 1 LIVING IN A DIVERSE SOCIETY Study the Background Information and the sources carefully, and then answer all the questions. You may use any of the sources to help you answer the questions, in addition to those sources you are told to use. In answering the questions you should use your knowledge of the topic to help you interpret and evaluate the sources. a) Study Source A. Why do you think this poster was published? Explain your answer. [5] b) Study Sources B and C. How similar are these two sources? Explain your answer. [6] c) Study Source D. How us eful is Source D as evidence about discrimination against older workers? Explain your answer. [7] d) Study Source E. Are you surprised by the source? Explain your answer. [7] e) How far do the sources show that Singapore promotes an age -inclusive workplace? Explain your answer. [10]

GMS(S)/Hum/2175/76/77/P1/PRELIM2019/4NA 3 Is there discrimination against older workers in the workplace? BACKGROUND INFORMATION Read this carefully. It may help you to answer some of the questions. Age discrimination in the workplace has been a challenge for older workers in Singapore. Due to the falling fertility rate , older workers make up a greater proportion of Singapore’s workforce. By 2030, about one in five residents would be 65 years or older. The government has put in place numerous incentives to actively encourage employers to voluntarily employ older workers. Despite the government efforts to create safe avenues for active ageing, there are still many instances of older workers who face discrimination in the workplace. Study the following sources to assess how far Singapore pro motes an age-inclusive society on employment. Source A: A poster titled ‘Employability of Older Workers’.

GMS(S)/Hum/2175/76/77/P1/PRELIM2019/4NA 4 Source B: A letter to the forum of The Straits Times, October 2015. While older workers possess a wealth of experience that will enable them to mentor younger workers, there are reasons why many employers are reluctant to hire them. The skills of senior employees have not kept pace with the way business is done today. They may also not interact well with younger colleagues. Many older employees are generally less flexible and more difficult to train for jobs requiring technological skills. Older workers also have less energy, are slower and are more likely to have health proble ms. Companies that provide health insurance will inevitably find older staff more expensive to insure. Many employers worry that they may not contribute to increased produ ctivity or to cost savings. Source C: A survey conducted by Tripartite Alliance, an organisation that promotes fair employment in the workplace, 2016. Attitudes of younger workers towards mature workers (%) Agree Disagree The knowledge and skills of mature employees are highly valuable. 98 2 Younger managers often find it difficult managing mature employees. 66 34 Managing the career expectations of mature employees is a challenge to my organisation. 38 62 Mature employees cost organisations more money. 29 71 Source D: A Singaporean blogger’s view on age discrimination, 2016. In a country like Singapore, with a rapidly ageing workfo rce, one would expect that older workers would be encouraged to remain in employment for as long as possible. Sadly, this is far from the truth based on my experience as a career coach. The reality is that private- sector employers often retire employees at age 55 and hire younger workers in their place. In many cases, older workers who are rehired have to accept lower pay and lower -grade jobs. I feel that many workers aged above 55 want to work, but are unable to do so because of bias and prejudice in the workplace . Obviously, the government efforts do not seem to work in ensuring fair employment practic es. Such issues should not be happening if the government is more proactive.

GMS(S)/Hum/2175/76/77/P1/PRELIM2019/4NA 5 Source E: From an online article on the employment of older workers, by a social organization, October 2015. Older staff should not limit themselves psychologically when dealing with younger colleagues and new technology. Older workers feel that because of their age, they can't cope as well as those younger than them. Older staff are often intimidated by shifts i n technology, such as when they are confronted by new information technology (IT) systems.

GMS(S)/Hum/2175/76/77/P1/PRELIM2019/4NA 6 Section B (Structured-Response Question) Question 2 is compulsory for all candidates. 2 EXPLORING CITIZENSHIP AND GOVERNANCE Study the extracts carefully, and then answer the questions. Extract 1 The use of personal mobility devices (PMDs) such as e -scooters has been gaining po pularity in Singapore due to their convenience. However, concerns have been raised regarding PMDs, such as the lack of space for safe use in public, and the increased frequency of accidents caused by the careless use of PMDs. Extract 2 Good leadership in the Singapore government is one of the important ideas shaping governance. This is to ensure a stable and successful nation. Extract 3 The Singapore government has emphasised the need to remain forward-looking when managing citizens’ needs and interests. This allows the government to take care of the well-being of its citizens. a) Extract 1 highlights how personal mobility devices (PMDs) can be a cause for concern in Singapore. In your opinion, what can the government do to prevent the careless use of PMDs? Explain your answer, using one way. [7] b) Extracts 2 and 3 are about two key principles shaping governance in Singapore: good leadership and the ability to anticipate change and stay relevant. Explain how good leadership and the ability to anticipate change and stay relevant are important for good governance in Singapore. [8] END OF PAPER

GMS(S)/Hum/2175/76/77/P1/PRELIM2019/4NA 7 Answers Section A: Source-Based Questions (35 marks) 1a) Study Source A. What do yo u think this poster was published? Explain your answ er, u