Glossary entries beginning with O

The activities required to operate, administer, support and improve an organisation, service or capability.

The combined functions responsible for operating a capability and providing the support needed to sustain it.

A framework for issuing and verifying tamper-evident digital documents and credentials.

The CPF account used mainly for housing, insurance, investment and education.

An HDB sales mode offering unselected flats from past SBF exercises on a first-come-first-served basis.

An online service that lets businesses identify, apply for and manage licences from multiple agencies.

A national outdoor-education organisation that develops young people through experiential learning, challenge and teamwork.

The in-vehicle unit used for ERP 2.0 services and road charging.

The officer responsible for leading a military company or comparable sub-unit under its Commanding Officer.

A Singapore-headquartered banking group providing consumer, business, corporate and wealth-management services.

The baseline competencies expected of all Singapore public officers, introduced to provide a common language for development and performance conversations.

An informal or humorous misspelling of “officer”.

A SingHealth community hospital on the Singapore General Hospital campus providing rehabilitation, sub-acute and palliative care.

Legislation enabling directions and measures against online activity that facilitates specified criminal offences.

The United Nations office that coordinates international humanitarian response, funding and information during emergencies and disasters.

Technology that converts images of printed or handwritten text into machine-readable characters.

An internet-based service that enables users to communicate, interact or share content with others online.

Opt-in HDB scheme allowing buyers of selected new flats to purchase specified finishes and fittings together with the flat.

A survey used to assess employees' perceptions of their organisation, workplace and leadership climate.

A trainee undergoing officer-cadet training before commissioning in the Singapore Armed Forces.

Planned work to improve organisational structures, culture, capabilities and ways of working.

A committee overseeing organisational-development priorities, interventions and capability building.

A digital platform for collecting organisational data and producing diagnostic or workforce insights.

A district-wide digital platform integrating building, estate and sensor systems to support shared services and applications.

A programme providing overseas exposure or development opportunities to build professional and leadership capabilities.

Expenditure incurred to maintain government operations and regular activities, including manpower, other operating expenditure and specified grants or transfers.

An international organisation whose member economies develop policy standards, research and cooperation on economic and social issues.

Equipment used for routine office work, such as computers, printers, furniture and communication devices.

A department responsible for organisational improvement, quality, performance and capability development.

A company that manufactures products or components to its own or another company's specifications for integration or sale.

A fund established to help eligible participants access educational, developmental or enrichment opportunities.

The SAF's humanitarian-assistance and disaster-relief mission following the 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake and tsunami.

MOE grants that help schools and institutions subsidise co-curricular development opportunities for Singaporean students from lower-income households.

A Ministry of Manpower online service for employers to register and update foreign workers' residential addresses.

A Singapore government product team that builds digital services and reusable technology for the public sector.

The officer assigned responsibility for a unit, activity, location or task.

Time off granted instead of monetary compensation or in recognition of work performed outside normal hours.

Practical training delivered at the workplace while a person performs or learns actual job tasks.

A goal-setting framework pairing qualitative objectives with measurable key results.

An SCDF contingent deployed under Operation Lionheart for overseas urban search and rescue and disaster assistance.

A structured learning activity conducted outdoors to develop knowledge, confidence, teamwork or practical skills.

An introductory learning module that helps new participants understand an organisation, role, programme or system.

A master commercial agreement setting standard terms for an organisation's procurement and use of Oracle products or services.

A military training area in the Oberlausitz region used for exercises and operational preparation.

The assessed import value of a vehicle before Singapore taxes and registration charges.

A personalised work pass for top talent across business, arts and culture, sports, academia and research.