Improved work ethic raises Botswana�s competitiveness
Tuesday, October 04, 2016
Poor work ethic often leads to long queues in public service
A recent World Economic Forum (WEF) Global Competitiveness Report placed poor work ethic, which has over the years negatively impacted on the country’s rankings, at 16.2% this year, dropping from 19% last year.
Botswana National Productivity Centre (BNPC) research consultant and statistician, Letsogile Batsetswe said although poor work ethic in the national labour force continues to be the most problematic factor for doing business, the severity of this problem has significantly dropped.
Whilst the project received mixed reactions from members of the public, the project is indeed a welcome development, which needs to be implemented as soon as possible. Many shared their opinion, with those against the project decrying that if implemented, it will kill the already struggling public transport industry.Many countries around the world have state-run public transport, and those who have travelled to such countries will give testimony...