classification of businesses Flashcards
what is primary sector
the extraction of natural resources such as agriculture, fishing, and forestry
what are examples of primary sector businesses
agriculture, fishing, and forestry
what is the secondary sector
manufacturing goods using raw materials from the primary sector, producing semi-finished or finished goods
what are examples of secondary sector businesses
what are examples of secondary sector businesses
what is the tertiary sector
selling products and providing services
what are examples of tertiary sector businesses
banking, transport, and leisure services
how are business sectors interdependent
businesses in one sector rely on others
why do sectors grow or decline over time
due to costs, demand patterns, trends and tastes
what is the trend in developed economies for workers in different sectors
few workers in the primary sector, moderate in the secondary sector, and most in the tertiary sector
what is the trend in developing economies for workers in different sectors
a higher percentage of workers in the tertiary sector compared to the primary sector
how does technology affect the secondary sector
advancements replace workers with machinery, reducing the demand for labor
why do consumer preferences contribute to the decline in manufacturing
people spend more on services in the tertiary sector, reducing demand for manufactured products
how does government spending contribute to growth in the tertiary sector
increased funding for public services shifts focus and employment toward the tertiary sector