Transforming Resources Into Goods And Services Flashcards
Added Value
The value of making finished goods over and above the cost of the inputs used to make them
Adding value
The process of making finished goods/final services worth more to the customer than the sum of inputs
Resources/Inputs/Factors of Production
Land, labour, capital and enterprise. These are the inputs used to make them
Production or Transformation
The process of raw materials or components into finished good outputs which meet customer needs
Output
The finished goods or services that are achieved by the transformation of inputs
Primary sector/Industry
Businesses at the start of the chain of production which extract raw materials or natural resources from the land
Secondary Sector/Industry or Manufacturing
Businesses reaponsible for turning raw materials or components into finished goods
Tertiary Sector/Industry
Businesses responsible for providing services e.g. Retail, tourism, hospitality. The largest sector in the UK
Unique Selling Point
A feature that distinguishes a firm’s good/service from those of its competitors