Commerce And Production: Production: Sectors Of Production And Specialisation (Copy)
Cheat Sheet: 1.2.1 Sectors of Production and Specialisation
| Sector | Features | Examples |
|---|---|---|
| Primary (Extractive) | Extraction of natural resources; basis of all production | Farming, fishing, mining, forestry |
| Secondary (Manufacturing & Construction) | Converts raw materials into finished/semi-finished goods | Car manufacturing, textile factories, house building |
| Tertiary (Services) | Provides services to consumers and businesses | Retailing, banking, insurance, transport, education |
| Quaternary (Digital Technology) | Knowledge-based and IT-driven services | Software development, research labs, online platforms |
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| Concept | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Specialisation | Concentration on a specific task, product, or skill to improve efficiency | A worker only assembling phone screens, or a country focusing on textile exports |
| Advantages of Specialisation | Individual | Factory | Country |
|---|---|---|---|
| Higher skill and efficiency | Becomes expert in one task | Faster production, economies of scale | Increases exports, global competitiveness |
| Increased income opportunities | Can demand higher wages | Reduced costs per unit | Better use of resources |
| Time saving | No need to switch tasks | Streamlined production line | Greater productivity |
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| Disadvantages of Specialisation | Individual | Factory | Country |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boredom and lack of variety | Repetitive tasks reduce motivation | Over-dependence on certain products | Over-reliance on one industry or market |
| Risk of unemployment | If skill becomes outdated | If product demand falls, factory suffers | Vulnerable to global demand shifts |
| Skill limitation | Difficult to adapt to new jobs | Bottlenecks if one stage fails | Lack of diversification harms economy |
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| Summary Flow | Description |
|---|---|
| Sectors of Production | Primary → Secondary → Tertiary → Quaternary (resource extraction → manufacturing → services → technology/knowledge) |
| Specialisation | Leads to efficiency, higher output, and trade, but creates risks of overdependence |
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