Greenridge 4N SS Prelims 2019 LORMS

Marking Scheme Section A (SBCS) 1. (a) Study Source A. What can you learn about Asian youths’ attitude towards employment from this source? Explain your answer. [5] Source A: From a research paper entitled ‘Globalization and its effects on youth employment trends in Asia’. Issues of “educated unemployed” have long been discussed in Asia. If there are not enough “good jobs”, some youths would rather remain unemployed rather than accepting a position thought to be not worthy of their status and qualifications. This includes youths who are in the growing middle classes as well as elite families. If education and training do not meet the expectations of the available jobs, part of the problem rests with the inadequate information regarding the avail able jobs. Companies need to provide more information so that changes can be made to the education curriculum, skills training, career guidance and job placement. Level of Response Level Descriptor and Rubrics Marks Allocation L1 Answers based on description of source E.g. Asian youths have unrealistic ambitions and would rather remain unemployed rather than accepting a position thought to be not worthy of their status and qualifications. 1m L2 Inferences about Asian youths but without focus on their attitude towards employment Award higher marks for more developed answers. E.g. Asian youths are not prepared for employment . As can be seen from the source, “ Companies need to provide more information so that changes can be made to the education curriculum, skills training, career guidance and job placement ”. This shows that the schools did not prepare them for the relevant jobs after their education. 2-3m L3 Inferences about the attitude of Asian youths towards employment Award higher marks for more developed answers. E.g. Asian youths are choosy/ have high/unrealistic expectations/ambitious of the jobs that they would like to be employed in. As can be seen from the source, “some youths would rather remain unemployed rather than accepting a position thought to be not worthy of their status and qualifications ”. They would only accept a job if it fits their expectations and deserving of their standards. 4-5m

b) Study Source B. Why did the government official make this comment? Explain your answer. [6] Source B: A comment from a government official during a ‘Globalization and Youth Employment’ forum. One common complaint among the young today is that they are often not able to benefit from the opportunities that are available in the labour market because employers often cite their lack of experience as a reason for not employing them. It important that employers keep an open mind. Level of Response Level Descriptor and Rubrics Marks Allocation L1 Answers based on description of source E.g. He made this speech because youths are not given opportunities to get a job. 1m L2 Valid inference about the source Award higher marks for more developed answers. E.g. The government official made this speech because employers prefer experienced workers compared to fresh graduates. As can be seen from the source, “ One common complaint among the young today is that they are often not able to benefit from the opportunities that are available in the labour market because employers often cite their lack of experience as a reason for not employing them.” 2-3m L3 Identifies outcome but without message or intent OR message and intent without outcome E.g. He wanted to encourage employers to employ more youths instead of just experienced workers. As can be seen from the source, “Employers are also not giving them the chance to try new experiences or opportunities.” OR E.g. The government official made this speech because he wanted to convince employers that youths can be valuable assets if groomed adequately. As can be seen from the source, “Employers are also not giving them the chance to try new experien ces or opportunities.” 4m L4 Identifies and explains message with reference to the intended audience and desired outcome 5-6m

E.g. The government official made this comment at the ‘Globalization and Youth Employment’ forum as youths are finding it difficult to find work. [C] He wanted to convince employers that youths can be valuable assets if groomed adequately. [I] He wanted to encourage employers [A] to employ more youths instead of just experienced workers. [O] As can be seen from the source, “It is therefore important that employers keep an open mind and provide adequate opportunities for the young to acquire experience and contribute effectively.” [S]

(c) Study Sources C and D. How similar are these sources? Explain your answer. [7] Source C: A photograph published in an online South African newspaper, showing a youth protest against the government. Source D: From Dr. Kim Young-vae, Vice-Chairman of Korean Employers Federation, speaking at a youth forum regarding youth unemployment trend in South Korea. Due to advances in technological innovations and industrial structures, the number of people needed to generate 1 billion Korean Won for the economy dropped from approximately 69 persons in 1990 to 42 persons in 2002. We managed to have an economic growth without the creation of employment. Another issue is the mismatch between the demands from industry and supply from school education. The recruitment of experienced workers in 2004 was 79 percent of the total recruitment in that year. In addition, there is the issue of job preference. Because of differences in wages and the nature of work, many young people wish to become employees of large corporations, instead of small and medium-sized companies. Level of Response Level Descriptor and Rubrics Marks Allocation L1 Comparisons based on provenance/source type E.g. The sources are different as they are from different countries. 1m L2 False matching or comparisons that are general and shallow E.g. The sources are different as Source C is a protest while Source D is not. OR E.g. Both sources are about youths. 2m L3 Similarity OR Difference Award higher marks for more developed answers. 3-4m #HireAGraduate I DID NOT STUDY TO STAY AT HOME #HireAGraduate Staying at home with our degree must be stopped!

E.g. The sources are similar as youths in both countries are facing unemployment. In Source C, the youth graduates are protesting against the governments as they are having difficulties finding jobs in South Africa . In Source D, “Another issue is the mismatch between the demands from industry and supply from school education. The recruitment of experienced workers in 2004 was 79 percent of the total recruitment in that year.” This shows that South Korea, they favoured employing experienced workers over youths who lacks the necessary skills. OR E.g. The sources are different in terms of the reasons for youth unemployment. In Source C, the government is to be blamed for not providing enough jobs for their youth graduates as the youths are protesting against the government for their current condition. In Source D, the government is not to be blamed as technology, employment practices and the youths themselves all play a part in the unemployment of youths in South Korea. As can be seen from the source, “ , many young people wish to become employees of large corporations, instead of small and medium -sized companies”. L4 Both aspects of L3 Award higher marks for more developed answers. 5-6m L5 Similar based on purpose Award higher marks for more developed answers. E.g. The sources are different in terms of their purpose. Source C wanted to rai