2024 | EMS | Test 4

The process of making or creating goods and services to meet people's needs and wants.

A series of steps that must happen in a specific order to create a product.

Physical items that satisfy people's needs or desires.

Activities that satisfy people's needs or desires without creating a physical product.

Basic necessities for survival, like food and shelter.

Desires that go beyond basic necessities.

The process of transforming inputs into outputs to create goods and services.

Jobs that are created through long-term planning and investment in employees and training, leading to lasting employment.

Resources used in the production process, such as raw materials, labor, and capital.

Treating employees as valuable resources by developing their skills and abilities for the benefit of both the employee and the employer.

The goods and services produced from the production process.

Providing education and training to improve employees' job skills, which reduces unemployment.

Creating a plan for using and developing employees' skills and careers over time.

Using resources in a way that does not harm the environment or deplete them for future generations.

Jobs created through infrastructure projects, often with a limited lifespan once the infrastructure is completed.

An increase in the production of goods and services in an economy over time.

Constructing infrastructure with training and maintenance considerations for long-term sustainable jobs, often including maintaining skills.

The rate at which goods and services are produced per unit of input.

Sustainable job opportunities create pathways to economic security and income which helps reduce poverty and inequalities.

The use of tools, machines, and knowledge in the production process.

Technology's role in increasing the effectiveness of using inputs.

Identifying and addressing future skills needs to ensure job creation aligns with long-term goals and the economy.

Higher productivity leads to greater economic growth.

Low education levels directly correlate with higher poverty rates due to limited employment opportunities and lower-paying jobs.

High-quality education increases the likelihood of finding well-paying employment opportunities.

A continuous cycle where a lack of education leads to poverty, which in turn hinders educational opportunities for future generations.

A good income creates opportunities, enabling people to escape the poverty cycle.

A job with considerable income, often dependent on developed skills and education.

The availability and access to educational resources and programs.

Reconstruction and Development Programme, a program to rebuild and develop the South African economy and society.

Growth, Employment, and Redistribution program aiming to grow the economy, create jobs, and redistribute wealth.

To rebuild and develop again after something has been broken down.

Increasing the size of the economy.

Creating jobs and reducing unemployment.

Dividing resources or wealth more evenly among people.

Long-term jobs that offer stable income, skills development, and career advancement, unlike temporary or low-paying jobs.

Ongoing employment, skills training, and career progression, leading to higher incomes over time.

Short-term, low-paying jobs that don't offer skills development of long-term career planning.

A regular and consistent flow of money.

Improving skills and knowledge to enhance job performance and career prospects.

Progressing to higher-level positions and responsibilities in one's career.

South Africa's Accelerated Shared Growth Initiative, focusing on speeding up economic growth and reducing poverty/unemployment by 2014.

South Africa's National Development Plan, developed to reduce inequality and poverty via economic development and job creation by 2030.

National initiatives aim to decrease the gap between rich and poor, and eliminate poverty in South Africa.

South Africa is a nation in southern Africa where national program,s address issues like poverty, unemployment, and infrastructure development.

Improving water, electricity, communication, and transportation systems in South Africa, to support economic growth.

Creating jobs in various sectors like infrastructure, agriculture, tourism, technology, and community services.

Increase in the production of goods and services in an economy.

Problems in cities, towns, and suburbs, often related to poverty, inequality, and lack of basic services.

Apartheid laws limited black South Africans' ability to live in urban areas.

Black South Africans sought urban opportunities, but existing townships lacked resources.

Limited job opportunities for unskilled workers in urban areas.

Areas outside cities where people build shacks due to a lack of affordable housing.

Low income and lack of resources in urban areas, often in informal settlements.

Urban areas, especially informal settlements, may have inadequate water, sanitation, electricity, and health care.

High crime rates often associated with overcrowding, poverty, and lack of resources in cities.

Health problems that are more common in urban areas, such as cholera, TB, and HIV/AIDS.

Large numbers of people living in a small area, often in informal settlements.

Risks to life and property in densely populated urban areas due to environmental hazards.

Problems faced by people living outside of towns and cities, often linked to inequality and poverty.

Apartheid laws led to many black South Africans living in isolated rural areas with limited opportunities, resulting in high unemployment and lack of resources.

Rural areas often lack basic infrastructure such as land ownership, electricity, water, and waste disposal systems.

Rural areas have fewer schools, clinics, and healthcare facilities, which are often poorly resourced or not accessible.

Bad roads and poor transportation systems make travel difficult and expensive in rural areas.

Limited access to owning land in rural areas due to historical unequal distribution.

High unemployment rates in rural areas, often due to a lack of diverse job opportunities outside of agriculture.

Problems faced by people living in towns and cities, often related to issues such as inequality and poverty.

Apartheid laws created urban challenges by forcing migration and separation, often into overcrowded neighborhoods.

Education is crucial for personal growth, enabling people to achieve their full potential, regardless of background.

After 1994, South Africa prioritized improving its education system.

Ensuring everyone has a place to live, regardless of their financial status.

Providing opportunities for people to earn money and support themselves.

Making quality education available to all members of society.