The PAP Government has developed the system of calibration and differentiation to a fine art. So many government schemes have to be calibrated and differentiated. The latest schemes to adopt this approach are the U-Save and the GST vouchers.
The citizens are often confused about the convoluted formulae used to determine who gets how much of these goodies. Those who get more are happy, while those who get less grumble and complain. It is almost impossible for the poor civil servants to explain the rationale used for the calibration and differentiation.
The main justification for the convoluted approach is the words of the leaders, that these schemes hae to be calibrated to achieve the targeted outcomes - whatever they mean.
To understand the convoluted approach used in Singapore, read this article by Mr. Brown, Also, read the comments. Some people said that the government is being dishonest by misleading the people on what they are given. I do not think that this is a deliberate act, but there is a lack of trust in the government now.
I have just found out another reason for the low birth rate in Singapore. The people spend so much time figuring out the convoluted systems developed by the PAP government, that they do not have time to lead their normal family lives.
The citizens are often confused about the convoluted formulae used to determine who gets how much of these goodies. Those who get more are happy, while those who get less grumble and complain. It is almost impossible for the poor civil servants to explain the rationale used for the calibration and differentiation.
The main justification for the convoluted approach is the words of the leaders, that these schemes hae to be calibrated to achieve the targeted outcomes - whatever they mean.
To understand the convoluted approach used in Singapore, read this article by Mr. Brown, Also, read the comments. Some people said that the government is being dishonest by misleading the people on what they are given. I do not think that this is a deliberate act, but there is a lack of trust in the government now.
I have just found out another reason for the low birth rate in Singapore. The people spend so much time figuring out the convoluted systems developed by the PAP government, that they do not have time to lead their normal family lives.
3 comments:
Right, it is a convoluted system of calculation to the core.
Among us in the family, the elderly members and the working adults dun get any GST vouchers at all, only the youngest working son got one.
Not that we are greedy street cats salivating after the miserly $100, common on, a $100 get even settle the bill for a family dinner outside at the zi char stall at the corner coffee shop. Just that there is no logic in the distribution, it's like minnie minnor minnie mom game of roulette.
Can't pick the brains of these highly educated civil servants.
Here is another "calibration" and "differentiation" exercise. Some people will be calibrated for exclusion from the casino. Others will be allowed to visit the casino.
http://www.todayonline.com/Singapore/EDC120707-0000095/Problem-gambling-safeguards-may-target-up-to-6,000-Sporeans
just linked this article on my facebook account. it’s a very interesting article for all...
Calibration Singapore
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