Introduction to Employment Structures A starter activity for

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Introduction to Employment Structures A starter activity for Unit 2 A “Economic Activities and

Introduction to Employment Structures A starter activity for Unit 2 A “Economic Activities and their Consequences” By Mr. D. Sleath Brynteg Comprehensive, Bridgend

Employment Structures ► All jobs can be categorised into three main employment types ►

Employment Structures ► All jobs can be categorised into three main employment types ► Primary ► Secondary ► Tertiary

Primary activities involve the gathering of raw materials. ► This includes farming

Primary activities involve the gathering of raw materials. ► This includes farming

Primary activities involve the gathering of raw materials. ► This includes farming ► Forestry

Primary activities involve the gathering of raw materials. ► This includes farming ► Forestry

Primary activities involve the gathering of raw materials. ► This includes farming ► Forestry

Primary activities involve the gathering of raw materials. ► This includes farming ► Forestry ► Mining

Primary activities involve the gathering of raw materials. ► This includes farming ► Forestry

Primary activities involve the gathering of raw materials. ► This includes farming ► Forestry ► Mining ► Fishing

Secondary activities manufacture products from these raw materials. Manufacturing is big business in Bridgend

Secondary activities manufacture products from these raw materials. Manufacturing is big business in Bridgend and includes: ►Ford Engine Plant

Secondary activities manufacture products from these raw materials. Manufacturing is big business in Bridgend

Secondary activities manufacture products from these raw materials. Manufacturing is big business in Bridgend and includes: ►Ford Engine Plant ►Sony

Tertiary activities provide a service. This is the UK’s biggest employment sector and includes:

Tertiary activities provide a service. This is the UK’s biggest employment sector and includes: ►Retailing Hyperlink from photo

Tertiary activities provide a service. This is the UK’s biggest employment sector and includes:

Tertiary activities provide a service. This is the UK’s biggest employment sector and includes: ►Retailing ►The Armed Forces

Tertiary activities provide a service. This is the UK’s biggest employment sector and includes:

Tertiary activities provide a service. This is the UK’s biggest employment sector and includes: ►Retailing ►The Armed Forces ►Entertainment

Tertiary activities provide a service. This is the UK’s biggest employment sector and includes:

Tertiary activities provide a service. This is the UK’s biggest employment sector and includes: ► Retailing ► The Armed Forces ► Entertainment ► Even sport stars!

Employment Structures ► All jobs can be categorised into three main employment types ►

Employment Structures ► All jobs can be categorised into three main employment types ► Primary ► Secondary ► Tertiary ► In the 1980’s a fourth sector called Quaternary activities was added. It includes hi-tech research and development industries.

Quaternary industries The Science Park on Technology Drive in south Bridgend is a good

Quaternary industries The Science Park on Technology Drive in south Bridgend is a good example of this sector “Logica. CMG is a major international force in IT services and wireless telecoms. It provides management and IT consultancy, systems integration and outsourcing services to clients across diverse markets including telecoms, financial services, energy and utilities, industry, distribution and transport and the public sector. ” From the Logica. CMG website

What industry is in which sector? Shell Skoda BBC Microsoft WJEC Primary Secondary Tertiary

What industry is in which sector? Shell Skoda BBC Microsoft WJEC Primary Secondary Tertiary Quaternary ? ? ? ? ?

What industry is in which sector? Shell Vauxhall BBC Microsoft WJEC Primary Secondary Tertiary

What industry is in which sector? Shell Vauxhall BBC Microsoft WJEC Primary Secondary Tertiary Quaternary Yes No No No Yes Yes Yes No No No Yes No

Employment structures change with levels of development

Employment structures change with levels of development

Summary ► You should now appreciate that there are three main categories of employment

Summary ► You should now appreciate that there are three main categories of employment type. ► A fourth, hi-tech, quaternary sector can also be added. ► Some organisations are involved in more than one employment sector. ► Employment structures will vary over time. Generally there is a decrease in primary and an increase in tertiary activities.

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