Training and Developement - 600 words

WSQ was developed with an aimed of ensuring that individuals were able to face problems in the workplace and come up with suitable solutions for the problems without engaging the management of the firms or industries that they were working in. It was aimed at ensuring that employees were aware of the various conditions in the environment and what they were required to do to achieve the goals set out for them and the organization's goals. The programs were also aimed at ensuring that employees were able to communicate with each other and the management efficiently which would lead to a favorable flow of information from one level of the organization to the next. Comment by Anonymous: Description of WSQ Framework Missing Reference Key attributes missing All information on this web http://www.ssg.gov.sg/wsq.html

WSQ has helped in solving the various problems that have been brought about by V.U.C.A in the environment such as;

The VUCA environment has been volatile as technology keeps on growing and improving, and the employees and organizations are supposed to adapt to these changes to improve their production capabilities and also to be able to keep in touch with the demands of the market (Lim & Lim, 2016). The increase in technological levels has led to organizations that are technology conscious and are not only able to use the previous and present technology, but they can transition and use them at the same time. The WSQ has helped employees to be able to adapt to changes in technological levels and also to improve their production levels by using the current technology to increase output and quality of production.

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Uncertainty is the main issue when in an organization with few or no leaders. Prospects show that in the next few years there will be a shortage of employees which will lead to increased competition for high-skilled working opportunities (Lim & Lim, 2016). This competition will lead to the individuals needing to set their governing principles, and the WSQ has relied on the 5S to help people who undertake the program to be efficient and self-reliant in today’s working environment. The 5S rely on the Japanese model where an employee can build their program and plan using them, i.e.; Seiri is sorting and clearing of unwanted obstacles. Seiton is arranging in order of use, Seiso is essential in organizing the workplace in an orderly manner, Seiketsu, is identifying the standards that are required at the workplace and Shitsuke which is aimed at maintaining discipline at the workplace. Comment by Anonymous: This is not part of WSQ….. This is a WSQ course

The complexity of the operating activities of the organization has further twisted how organizations are operating. Firms are supposed to be transparent in their operations as there is increased regulation to mitigate the occurrence of any crisis in the world that will affect the financial market of a country negatively. WSQ teaches the employees to follow the set guidelines and conditions in performing their duties and also help them to be able to follow various health policies set aside for their benefits. (Lim & Lim, 2016) Comment by Anonymous: I don’t know how this fit in the requirements.

There are a reduced number of leaders in an organization in the recent past; organizations need to teach and take up profound efforts to build and come up with future leaders who will help the organizations and achieve its mandates (Ray, 2011). WSQ has two features which are supposed to help employees to become leaders. Employees are expected to work as individuals and be able to be effective in their capacity. They should be able to work in a team which will lead to increase interconnected corporation of employees and acquiring the skills to manage and motivate employees to do certain task while at the same time being able to come up with solutions to various problems as an individual. (Ray, 2011)

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Conclusion

WSQ is a useful tool in combating the challenges that most organizations are facing and through its implementation, Singapore organizations are going to set the trend in the world for other organizations to follow and implement.

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References

Lim, S. G., & Lim, J. H. (2016). Winning with Honour: In Relationships, Family, Organisations, Leadership, and Life. SG: World Scientific Publishing Company.

Ray, R. L. (2011). Employee engagement in a VUCA world: A review of current researchand its implications. New York: Conference Board.

Singapore Workforce Skills Qualifications | (WPS - ES WSQ) - Kaplan Professional. (n.d.). Retrieved October 27, 2016, from http://www.kaplan.com.sg/professional/course/workplace-skills/