Sectors Flashcards
Primary sector
Forms the base for all other products produced in the other sectors however counts for only 1% of the UK economy
Examples of primary sector
Agriculture
Fishing
Forestry
Secondary sector
Involves converting raw materials into finishing goods
Accounts for approximately 19% of the economy
Examples of secondary sector
Manufacturing/construction
Assembly plants
Tertiary sector
Provision of services
Examples of the tertiary sector
Provision of services
Financial services
Leisure services
Transport
Stakeholder
Any individual or organisations who have a vested interest in the activities and decision making of a business
Public sector
The part of an economy they id controlled by the state (owned by government) ie the NHS
Private sector
The part of the national economy that is not under direct state control (owned by individuals)
Third sector
Voluntary and community group charities
Value driven not motivated by profit