Assignment 2: Employment Relations in Asia

 The essay is to be based on a topical employment relations issue in Singapore.  The essay should be informed by current and reflective commentary on the issue chosen and must be referenced to a variety of texts, articles and news media.  The maximum length is 1500 words. There is no required format, but there must be an introduction, body and conclusion with logically developed arguments.  The essay must be printed double spaced on single sided A4 pages. Use of headings is encouraged.  Referencing should be APA style. 

Assignment Question:   

Businesses in Singapore are often portrayed as adopting a “unitarist” rather than a “pluralist” attitude to employment relations. Is this justified or are times changing? Illustrate your arguments with contemporary examples. Use examples from Singapore or other Asian countries where appropriate.