Labour force definitions

Question 1

Labour force

Answer 1

members of an organization or country who are able e to work, it includes people who are employed and people who are looking for work. fo Trinidad it people 16yo-60 yo

Question 2

Primary workers

Answer 2

extraction of raw materials eg. farming/fishing/mining

Question 3

Secondary workers

Answer 3

manufacture of a product (making the finished product) bakers, factory workers

Question 4

Tertiary workers

Answer 4

provide services like taxi drivers, insurance agents

Question 5

Quaternary

Answer 5

research/development; programmers

Question 6

Unskilled workers

Answer 6

limited skills/ minimal economic value for the work performed
maids, cleaners, domestic helpers

Question 7

Permanent Worker

Answer 7

employment worker is in a relationship where an individual works for an employer and receives payment directly from them. It does not include a set and date
Teacher, Doctor

Question 8

Temporary worker

Answer 8

Only hired for limited periods of time based on what the employer needs
OJT Labourers

Question 9

Why is the labour force important to development

Answer 9

The variety of workers ensure efficient use of natural ad human resources which can lead to economical growth.
Adequate employment in all sectors of the economy for a country.
Boost employment rates which improve the standard of living among citizens of a country
Broadens jobs, diversifying the economy and allowing various persons to engage in their abilities