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What is the primary sector?
What is the primary sector?
- Provides goods and services to consumers
- Declines in importance
- Extracts and uses the natural resources of the earth (correct)
- Manufactures goods using raw materials
What does the secondary sector do?
What does the secondary sector do?
- Owned and controlled by the government
- Manufactures goods from raw materials (correct)
- Provides services to consumers
- Extracts natural resources
What is the tertiary sector known for?
What is the tertiary sector known for?
- Extracting natural resources
- Declining in industrial importance
- Manufacturing goods
- Providing goods and services (correct)
De-industrialisation occurs when the primary sector declines.
De-industrialisation occurs when the primary sector declines.
What is a mixed economy?
What is a mixed economy?
The private sector is owned and controlled by the government.
The private sector is owned and controlled by the government.
The public sector is owned and controlled by private individuals.
The public sector is owned and controlled by private individuals.
What is privatisation?
What is privatisation?
What is meant by capital in a business context?
What is meant by capital in a business context?
Flashcards
Primary Sector
Primary Sector
Extracts and uses natural resources.
Secondary Sector
Secondary Sector
Manufactures goods from raw materials.
Tertiary Sector
Tertiary Sector
Provides goods and services.
Mixed Economy
Mixed Economy
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Private Sector
Private Sector
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Public Sector
Public Sector
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Privatization
Privatization
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Business Capital
Business Capital
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Deindustrialization
Deindustrialization
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Study Notes
Classification of Business Sectors
- Primary Sector: Engages in extracting and utilizing natural resources, producing raw materials for subsequent industries.
- Secondary Sector: Involves manufacturing goods from raw materials supplied by the primary sector, focusing on transforming inputs into finished products.
- Tertiary Sector: Provides various goods and services to consumers and industries, emphasizing service-oriented activities.
Economic Concepts
- De-industrialisation: Characterizes a reduction in the significance of the secondary manufacturing sector within a nation, often leading to economic shifts.
- Mixed Economy: Combines elements of both private and public sectors, balancing market freedom with government intervention.
- Private Sector: Comprises businesses owned and managed by private individuals or groups, driven by profit motives.
- Public Sector: Encompasses enterprises owned and managed by the government, aiming to provide public services and goods.
Business Transactions
- Privatisation: Refers to the process of transferring ownership of a public sector company to the private sector, often to enhance efficiency and profitability.
- Capital: Represents the financial resources invested in a business by its owners, crucial for funding operations, expansion, and growth.
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This quiz focuses on the different sectors of the economy, specifically the primary, secondary, and tertiary sectors. Each sector is defined and designed to help you understand their roles in business and manufacturing. Test your knowledge on these essential concepts!
