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  • This House, as a Gen Z in a developing country, will quiet quit

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    Quiet quitting occurs when employees fulfill the basic requirements to retain their jobs but refrain from going above and beyond for their employer.

    5th Mindanao Novice Cup · Round 3 · 2025-07-05

  • We, as a nation significantly affected by the brain drain phenomenon, will prioritize preventive measures (e.g., promoting and enhancing the quality of domestic universities to reduce the rate of studying abroad) over remedial measures (e.g., calling for and improving job opportunities and quality in the country to attract students to return home after graduation) in addressing the brain drain issue.

    Zoo Pre-NSDC Gathering Cup 2025 · Round 1 · 2025-07-05

  • This House, as a highly educated professional in an authoritarian state, would refuse work in any organization that is controlled or heavily influenced by the government.

    Tokyo IV 2025 · Novice Finals · 2025-07-05

  • This house regrets the decline of shushin-koyo in Japan

    Infoslide

    Shūshin koyō, or lifetime employment, was an unwritten social contract where employees committed to a single company for their entire career in exchange for (job security, seniority-based pay increases, and comprehensive benefits.) This system fostered strong company loyalty and a sense of shared destiny between employers and employees. The model began to decline in the 1990s and no longer represents the reality for most Japanese workers, especially for younger generations who are increasingly employed in non-regular positions.

    Tokyo IV 2025 · Round 5 · 2025-07-05

  • We believe that the phenomenon of male migration has brought more benefits than harm to the feminist movement.

    Infoslide

    In the process of promoting gender equality in society (e.g., occupations, fields of study, gender ratios in universities), the phenomenon of "male flight" describes the situation where the number of men leaving a particular economic field is higher than the number of women entering it. This often reflects that the profession is gradually being devalued and receiving less investment. However, the phenomenon of "male flight" is also viewed as a manifestation of the restructuring of gender spaces, in which women gradually occupy central positions in fields that were once dominated by men. Some notable examples of the "male flight" phenomenon include the fields of accounting, nursing, and veterinary medicine in the United States; the teaching profession in Vietnam; or cheerleading activities at American universities, among others.

    Zoo Pre-NSDC Gathering Cup 2025 · Round 2 · 2025-07-05

  • This house, as the footballer, would not join the boycott

    Infoslide

    Ahead of the women's football world cup, 15 members of the your national team have gone on strike, citing allegations of abuse. You are a 25 year old footballer who has only been a bench player prior to this, and your country has done well in previous tournaments. As a result of the strike, you are being given the chance to start for the national team for the first time. At the same time, the boycotting players, many of whom are your friends, are demanding that you strike with them.

    England BP 2025 · Silver Finals · 2025-07-05

  • That firms in developing countries should prioritise building performance-based cultures over satisfaction-based cultures.

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    A "performance-based culture" is a workplace environment that prioritises achieving clear, ambitious goals through high standards, accountability, and continuous improvement. Success is measured by objective results such as productivity, innovation, and impact. These cultures encourage meritocracy, skill development, and professional growth. While demanding, this culture aims to cultivate resilience, adaptability, and a strong sense of purpose. A "satisfaction-based culture" is a workplace environment that prioritises employee well-being, work-life balance, and psychological safety. Success is often holistically measured by staff morale, retention, and a supportive atmosphere, among others. This culture emphasises trust, collaboration, and long-term engagement, sometimes prioritising harmony over rapid output.

    UQ Pre Australs 2025 · Quarterfinals · 2025-06-29

  • That we regret the glorification of ‘knowledge economy’ careers.

    Infoslide

    A "knowledge economy" refers to an economic system where growth and productivity are primarily driven by the creation, distribution, and use of knowledge and information, rather than the production of physical goods or manual labour. "Knowledge economy" careers are often characterised by the premium placed on intellectual capabilities (e.g., investment and financial analysis, software engineering, etc.), the centrality of technology, and the emphasis on growth that is dependent on service and innovation.

    UQ Pre Australs 2025 · Quarterfinals · 2025-06-29

  • That we prefer closed shop agreements to open shop agreements.

    Infoslide

    A closed shop agreement is a form of union security agreement under which only union members can be hired and employees must remain members of the union at all times to remain employed. An open shop agreement is an agreement under which one is not required to join or financially support a union (closed shop) as a condition of hiring or continued employment.

    UQ Pre Australs 2025 · Quarterfinals · 2025-06-29

  • The council believes that the narrative of optimism in the workplace brings more harm than benefits.

    Infoslide

    Optimism narrative is a form of narrative that convinces individuals that even challenging things can be achieved through various means and efforts. Examples of optimism narratives include: "Effort will not betray results," "When one door closes, another opens," "Everything will be beautiful in its time," "Fortune is never misplaced," etc.

    Kalimantan Open Debate Pra-KDMI 2025 · Grand Final Novice · 2025-06-28

  • The board will replace the PPG with periodic certification.

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    Periodic certification in the context of this debate refers to a form of teacher certification that is implemented through tests or examinations at specific time intervals, so the certification status is not permanent. PPG, or the Teacher Professional Education Program, is a higher education program organized for graduates of bachelor's or applied bachelor's degrees to obtain a teaching certificate. Currently, the teaching certificate obtained through the Teacher Professional Education Program (PPG) is generally valid for a lifetime, as long as the teacher remains actively teaching and meets the professional standards set by the government.

    Kalimantan Open Debate Pra-KDMI 2025 · Round 2 · 2025-06-28

  • This house believes that superteams have done more harm than good

    Infoslide

    A superteam is a sports team that has acquired a disproportionately high number of highly skilled or star players, often through trades or free agency, resulting in a roster considered to have a high probability of winning championships. These teams are often formed by bringing together established stars who were previously playing on different teams.

    York University Summer Debating Tournament · Round 3 · 2025-06-28

  • This House Believes That unions should not get involved* in broader political issues that are not directly related to their respective industry *e.g. supporting political parties, engaging in solidarity strikes, protesting for social issues

    Uhuru Worlds 2025 · Quarterfinals · 2025-06-27

  • This house believes that developed countries should aggressively promote silver economy policies (e.g. assisting healthy aging, raising the retirement age, subsidising start-ups with products/services catering to the elderly, etc) as opposed to policies to decrease the median age.

    Infoslide

    The global median age is expected to rise from 24 in 1950 to 29 in 2010 and to 36 in 2050. Increased longevity and decreasing fertility (especially in developed countries) are the primary drivers of population aging. For the purposes of this debate "silver economy" refers to policies to increase the economical participation of older populations (above 50 years of age) by working and consuming.

    Malaysian National Schools Debating Championship 2025 · Quarterfinals · 2025-06-24

  • In non academic fields, This house prefers a world with the dominance of the formal credentialing model as opposed to the master-apprentice model.

    Infoslide

    The formal credentialing model involves structured education through institutions like universities, trade schools, or certification bodies, where learners follow standardized curricula and are assessed through exams or practical tests. On the other hand, the master–apprentice model is an experience-based form of education where a learner trains directly under a skilled expert in a real working environment. Learning is hands-on and iterative, with progress judged informally by the master or community.

    Diliman Asian Parliamentary 2025 · Round 1 · 2025-06-23