Compensating R&D specialists in Singapore

In a bid to enhance the nation’s international competitiveness, the Singapore Government has been encouraging companies in the public and private sectors to take up more R&D activities. Besides sufficient funding, the success of R&D projects also depends on the quantity and quality of the pe...

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Main Authors: Chee, Suay Kheong, Hor, Swee Liang, Yeow, Chee Keong
Other Authors: Tan Mui Siang, Patricia
Format: Final Year Project
Language:English
Published: 2014
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Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/10356/55500
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Institution: Nanyang Technological University
Language: English
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Summary:In a bid to enhance the nation’s international competitiveness, the Singapore Government has been encouraging companies in the public and private sectors to take up more R&D activities. Besides sufficient funding, the success of R&D projects also depends on the quantity and quality of the personnel involved. The tight labour market and higher career risks associated with R&D work have led to a problem of not attracting enough talented people to take up careers in R&D.