role of business in society Flashcards
primary sector
The primary sector extracts raw materials or natural resources from the land
secondary sector
The secondary sector manufactures goods, using raw materials and converts them into new products
tertiary sector
The tertiary sector of industry is made up of services
quaternary sector
The Quaternary sector consists of those industries providing information services, such as computing
Private sector
Private sector organisations are owned and controlled by private individuals. Their primary aims are to survive and make a profit.
Third sector
Third sector organisations are set up to help a cause or provide a service to members. They aim to raise money and increase awareness for good causes.
Public sector
Public sector organisations are owned and controlled by the government. They aim to provide a service to the public and are funded by taxes.