Understanding Industry Definition and Classification

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What is the primary focus of an industry?

The collective innovation of technology in a region.

The financial investments made by companies in a particular area.

The governmental regulations affecting businesses in an economy.

The manufacturing or technically productive enterprises in a specific field. (correct)

Which of the following best defines the term 'industry'?

A sector involving retail businesses only.

A collection of service-oriented enterprises in a specific field.

A classification of companies based solely on their profit levels.

A group of companies related in terms of their productive capabilities. (correct)

In what context can an industry be viewed?

Collectively or individually within a specific field, country, region, or economy. (correct)

Only in relation to financial performance metrics.

Only individually, disregarding collective aspects.

Only in terms of technological advancements, ignoring productivity.

What distinguishes one industry from another?

The relatedness of the companies in terms of specific productivity. Signup and view all the answers

Which aspect does NOT apply to the definition of an industry?

A collection of companies based on their service delivery methods. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes primary industry?

Industries that obtain raw materials from natural sources. Signup and view all the answers

Which example is NOT considered a primary industry?

Construction Signup and view all the answers

Which statement about the employment distribution in Ethiopia is accurate?

Most employment is found in primary industries. Signup and view all the answers

What role does forestry play in the primary industry?

Conserving and managing woodlands and associated resources. Signup and view all the answers

Which is NOT a product of primary industry?

Dresses made from cotton fabric Signup and view all the answers

What essential need does primary industry fulfill?

Supplying raw materials for secondary industry. Signup and view all the answers

How does mining contribute to secondary industry?

Mining provides raw materials necessary for manufacturing. Signup and view all the answers

Which of these is a characteristic of primary industry?

It concerns the extraction of natural resources. Signup and view all the answers

What is included in the planning of industrial operations?

Establishing operational systems Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes the concept of 'subsystems' in an organization?

Related components working together to achieve goals Signup and view all the answers

What type of factors are included in the micro environment of a business?

Customer preferences Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of a transformation process?

To change inputs into outputs Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following elements is NOT part of the external environment in industrial operations?

Workers Signup and view all the answers

What do outputs refer to in the context of industrial operations?

Finished products after processing Signup and view all the answers

Which factor is part of the PESTLE macro environment analysis?

Inflation rates Signup and view all the answers

What role does feedback play in industrial operations?

It provides information to support decision-making. Signup and view all the answers

What describes the scale and investment required for heavy industries?

High capital investment with large scale operations Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of a light industry?

Textile mills Signup and view all the answers

What is the key difference between tertiary and quaternary industries?

Quaternary industries involve more specialized knowledge and services Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a typical characteristic of heavy industries?

Lower environmental impact than light industries Signup and view all the answers

Which product is associated with the light industry sector?

Frozen food Signup and view all the answers

What type of products do quaternary industries primarily deal with?

Intangible services and knowledge Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements about light industry is incorrect?

It typically requires high capital investment. Signup and view all the answers

What is a primary focus of tertiary industries?

Providing services other than goods Signup and view all the answers

What is a significant side effect of secondary industries during production?

Waste heat and pollution Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes the role of the secondary industry?

It transforms raw materials into finished products. Signup and view all the answers

Which primary product is specifically mentioned as being used in steel production?

Lithium Signup and view all the answers

In the context of the fishing industry, what distinguishes commercial fishing from recreational fishing?

Commercial fishing is focused on selling the catch. Signup and view all the answers

What type of industries are involved in the process of turning wheat into bread?

Secondary industries Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following sectors is NOT a part of the fishing industry?

Automotive Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the main challenges related to mining operations after they are closed?

Continuous environmental impact Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a key characteristic of the tertiary industry?

It provides services to consumers. Signup and view all the answers

What is the first step in the process of designing production/operations systems?

Research to generate ideas Signup and view all the answers

In capacity planning, what is the significance of predicting future demand?

It determines the maximum physical capacity needed. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT one of the four technological decisions in process selection?

Legal regulatory choice Signup and view all the answers

What does facility location planning NOT typically involve?

Specifying job structures Signup and view all the answers

What is an important factor to consider during the design phase of product/service?

Market feasibility and organizational compatibility Signup and view all the answers

What does process flow choice determine in production?

The movement of materials and products through the system Signup and view all the answers

Which component is NOT part of job design?

Determining production capacity Signup and view all the answers

What is a consequence of successful selection during the production/operations design process?

Enhanced product reliability and quality Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Industry Definition

An industry encompasses a collective group of companies involved in manufacturing or technically productive activities, commonly referred to as "enterprises."
The term "industry" can be applied to a specific field, country, region, or the broader economy as a whole.
Industries can also be understood as individual companies within a particular field.

Industry Classification

Industries are classified based on the relatedness of companies within the group.

What is Industry?

A collection of companies that share similar primary business activities.
Can be classified by field, country, region, or economic context.

Four Types of Industry

Primary Industry

Harvests natural resources (renewable and non-renewable) from Earth.
Provides raw materials for secondary industries.
Examples: Mining, agriculture, forestry, fishing.
Typically employs a large percentage of the workforce, particularly in developing nations.

Secondary Industry

Processes raw materials from primary industries into finished goods.
Involves manufacturing, assembly, and production.
Examples: Steel production, automobile manufacturing, telecommunications.
Can significantly impact world economies.
Generates waste products and pollution.
Acts as a bridge between primary and tertiary industries.

Tertiary Industry

Provides services to consumers and businesses.
Includes sectors like retail, healthcare, education, and tourism.
Often grouped with Quaternary industries because of their shared service focus.

Quaternary Industry

Focuses on research, development, and knowledge-based services
Highly specialized, providing services like business consulting, scientific research, and data analysis.
Contributes to a country's knowledge base and scientific advancement.

What is Industrial Operation?

All commercial activities involved in development, production, and manufacturing of materials and information.
Includes activities like planning, organizing, directing, and monitoring operations and personnel.

Industrial Operations System

A system encompassing all components involved in an organization's operations.
Consists of subsystems, each performing specific functions towards a common goal.
Influenced by external environments:
- Microenvironment: Factors directly impacting an organization (e.g., suppliers, customers, competitors).
- Macroenvironment: General factors an organization typically has no control over (e.g., political, economic, social, technological, legal, environmental).

Components of Industrial Operations System

Inputs: Resources used in completing a task (e.g., time, money, effort, raw materials, equipment).
Transformation process: Activities that transform inputs into outputs.
Outputs: Finished products or services resulting from the transformation process.
Feedback: Information used to make decisions about necessary changes in the system.

Designing Production/Operations Systems

Determining "what, how many, how, where, and who" for production.
Steps:
- Research: Generating new product/service ideas.
- Selection: Choosing feasible, marketable, and strategically aligned ideas.
- Design: Finalizing product/service specifications, considering reliability, quality, and cost.

Capacity Planning

Determining how many products or services will be produced.
Steps:
- Predicting future demand.
- Translating predictions into actual production capacity.
- Developing alternative capacity plans.
- Analyzing economic effects of alternative plans.
- Evaluating risks and strategic impact.
- Implementing a selected plan.

Process Selection

Determining how products or services will be manufactured.
Four Technological Decisions:
- Major Technological Choice: Investigating available technologies and making a selection.
- Minor Technological Choice: Choosing from alternative technological processes.
- Specific Component Choice: Determining the type of equipment to be used (specific or general purpose).
- Process Flow Choice: Planning material and product movement through the system.
Examples of process flow choices: casting, machining, metal working, assembly, finishing.

Facility Location Planning

Considerations:
- Fixed costs: land, equipment.
- Variable operations costs: wages, taxes, energy consumption.
- Layout Planning: Arrangement of physical facilities.

Job Design

Structuring individual jobs, specifying tasks and methods of task completion.

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Description

This quiz covers the definition of industry as a group of companies engaged in manufacturing and productive activities. It also explores the classification of industries based on the relatedness of companies within specific fields or regions. Test your knowledge and understanding of these critical economic concepts.