Explain the different types of employment and give at least one example of each

Explain the different types of employment and give at least one example of each

Explain the different types of employment and give at least one example of each


 

  • Primary employment: Taking raw materials directly from the earth or sea (farmers, forestry workers and miners)
  • Secondary employment: The processing and manufacturing of the primary products (steel workers, ship builders and furniture workers)
  • Tertiary employment: Providing a service for the public (education, health, transport)
  • Quaternary employment: Providing information and expertise (computer worker, microchip manufacturer)
Economic Development

Coffee growers in Brazil

Coffee growers in Brazil

Economic Development

Countries that rely on one product

Countries that rely on one product

Economic Development

Employment changes as a country develops

Employment changes as a country develops

Economic Development

Employment structures

Employment structures

Economic Development

Changes in Britain's employment structure

Changes in Britain's employment structure

Economic Development

GNP (gross national product)

GNP (gross national product)