7 Analyse the reasons of shifting a focus from primary to secondary sectors. [6]

Ch 2 Classification of businesses

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7 Analyse the reasons of shifting a focus from primary to secondary sectors. [6]

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[KN] Increased Productivity
[AN] The secondary sector often involves mechanised and efficient production processes, leading to increased productivity.
[AN+] This can lead to higher output levels, reduced labour force pressure in the primary sector, and improved living standards.

[KN] Skills Development
[AN] Manufacturing requires a skilled workforce with technical and industrial expertise. As shifting toward the secondary sector. it can invest in education and training programs to develop these skills and this can be applied across various industries.
[AN+] thus investing in these would increase output as everyone would be receving quality education
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[KN]Job Creation
[AN]The secondary sector typically requires more labor than the primary sector.
[AN+]The expansion of secondary sector activities can lead to job creation, reducing unemployment and poverty, and improving overall living standards in a country.

[KN]Increased Value Addition
[AN]The secondary sector allows for more value addition to raw materials obtained from the primary sector.
[AN+] By processing, refining, and manufacturing products from raw materials, businesses can charge a higher price for the finished goods, which can lead to increased profitability and economic growth.
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[KN]Increase in Employment
[AN]The secondary sector typically requires more labor than the primary sector.
[AN+]The expansion of secondary sector can lead to more jobs being created and so reducing unemployment and poverty, and improving the people's living standard.
[KN] Increased Productivity
[AN] The secondary sector often involves mechanised and efficient production processes, leading to increased productivity.
[AN+] This can lead to higher productivity/output, reduced labour force pressure in the primary sector and so icrease incomes of people.
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[KN] it helps create jobs which icreases employment
[AN] the secondary sector would need more labour force to manufacture products
[AN+] this would give workers the ability to improve their living standards

[KN]it provides international trade options
[AN] this would improve the economies balance of trade and currency
[AN+] this results in economic growth
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Rising consumer demand
As incomes rise and consumer demand increases, there is a greater need for manufactured goods and services. The secondary sector is better equipped to meet this demand by producing a wide range of consumer goods.
thus this shift allows businesses to cater consumer preferences and capitalize on market opportunities.

creation of job opportunities
as secondary sector needs more workers as compared to primary sector to manufacture products
thus this would reduce unemployment and enhance standard of living of workers
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(Kn) manufactured goods of high value (an) secondary sector producing products like cars have a higher value than crops of primary Sector (+an+) to cash in this value addition and gather more profits, there is a shift to the secondary sector
(Kn)increases employment opportunities (an) with an increase in factories there will also be an inc in demand for labour (an+) this will increase employment in the country as more and kore people will find jobs and improve their standard of living
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[KN] Creation of jobs.
[AN] Secondary sector usually demands for more labor as alot of manufacturing is done as compared to primary sector.
[AN+] Thus, this increases the employment rate and reduces poverty in the economy leading to better SOL.

[KN] Buying economies of scale achieved
[AN] Large scale production can result in lower per unit costs making manufacturing an attractive sector for economic growth.
[AN+] Thus this leads to generating more profits as compared to primary sector activities.
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Post by Ibrahim Aamir »

[KN] Increase in GDP
[AN] An increase in importance of the secondary sector would mean that more finished goods would be produced which is an higher value
[AN+] thus an increase in export reward for the economy which would lead to an improved GDP

[KN] Increased in job
[AN] many worker who are specifically trained for production job their demand would increase thus creating more jobs
[AN+] thus reduction in unemployment
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[kn] more processing is required in the secondary sector therefore higher added value
[an] higher prices can be charged so higher profits
[an+] shareholders encouraged to invest
[kn] there may be a change in market demand towards manufactured products
[an] therefore firmsnto adapt to such changes shift thier focus towards secondary sector so that brand image does not deteriorate
[an+] sales remain stable and do not decrease
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Post by Ahmed Zunair »

[KN]Increase in Employment
[AN]The need for labour in the secondary sector is more then that in the primary sector.
[AN+]The secondary sector can lead to more jobs being created and so reducing unemployment.
[KN] Increased Productivity
[AN] The secondary sector often involves capital intensive methods which are more efficient then labour intensive methods leading to increased productivity.
[AN+] Thus this leads to higher productivity and output of the business.
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Post by Sodais sajid »

KN: Job Creation
AN: Industrialization creates jobs in manufacturing, construction, and related sectors
AN+: This is crucial for addressing unemployment and increasing income levels
KN: Higher Profits
AN: Secondary sector industries often yield higher profit margins compared to primary sector activities
AN+: This can attract investment and stimulate economic development
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Post by khuram khan »

[KN] Manufactured goods of high value
[AN] Secondary sector producing products like cars have a higher value than crops of primary Sector
[AN+] To cash in this value addition and gather more profits, there is a shift to the secondary sector

[KN] Increases employment opportunities
[AN] With an increase in factories there will also be an increase in demand for labour
[AN+] This will increase employment in the country as more and kore people will find jobs and improve their standard of living
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[KN] employment opportunities
[AN] the secondary sector can offer a various amount of employment opportunities
[AN+] the secondary sector can lead to the creation of jobs that require higher levels of education and training
[KN] competition and global market integration
[AN] lower trade barriers, improved transportation and communication networks make it easier for companies to access international markets
[AN+] shifting focus to the secondary sector allows businesses to participate in global supply chains, take advantage of economies of scale and compete on a broader scale
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Post by khadija nasir »

[kn] rising demand for secondary and tertiary sector goods and services
[an] as economies develop demand shifts from primary to secondary sectors
[an+] more profitable for the business

[kn] machinery taking over labor tasks
[an] newer technology does not require labor as machinery can easily replace tasks in the agricultural sector
[an+] hence businesses shift to secondary sector in order to cater to demand
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