Business Studies - Junior Secondary 1 - Types of occupation

TERM: 2^ND TERM

WEEK TWO

Class: Junior Secondary School 1

Age: 12 years

Duration: 40 minutes of 5 periods each

Date:

Subject: BUSINESS STUDIES

Topic: TYPES OF OCCUPATION

SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES: At the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to

I.) Define Occupation

II.) Identify the divisions of occupation

III.) Explain the different Types of Occupation

IV.) Identify the Factors which affect Occupation

V.) Differentiate between Direct and Indirect Services

INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNIQUES: Identification, explanation, questions and answers, demonstration, videos from source

INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS: Videos, loud speaker, textbook, pictures,

INSTRUCTIONAL PROCEDURES

PERIOD 1-2

NOTE

TYPES OF OCCUPATION

Occupation refers to a person's usual or principal work or business, especially as a means of earning a living. It includes all forms of employment, whether in trade, profession, or industry.

Divisions of Occupation

Occupations can be broadly divided into several categories:

1. Primary Sector: Involves the extraction and harvesting of natural resources, such as agriculture, mining, fishing, and forestry.
2. Secondary Sector: Includes manufacturing and processing industries, where raw materials are transformed into finished goods.
3. Tertiary Sector: Involves providing services to businesses and consumers, such as retail, healthcare, education, and hospitality.
4. Quaternary Sector: Focuses on knowledge-based activities like information technology, research and development, consultancy, and media.
5. Informal Sector: Consists of unregulated and non-standard forms of employment, often involving self-employment or small-scale businesses.

Types of Occupation

Occupations can also be categorized based on their nature and characteristics:

1. Manual vs. Intellectual: Manual occupations involve physical labor (e.g., construction), while intellectual occupations require mental skills (e.g., engineering).
2. Skilled vs. Unskilled: Skilled occupations require specific training or expertise (e.g., doctors, electricians), while unskilled occupations do not (e.g., laborers).
3. Formal vs. Informal: Formal occupations are structured and regulated by laws (e.g., corporate jobs), while informal occupations are often self-employed or small-scale and lack formal regulation.
4. Permanent vs. Temporary: Permanent occupations offer long-term employment, while temporary occupations are short-term or contractual.

Factors Affecting Occupation

Several factors influence occupations:

1. Economic Factors: Demand for goods and services, economic growth, and market conditions.
2. Technological Factors: Advancements that change skill requirements and automation.
3. Social Factors: Demographic changes, cultural norms, and lifestyle choices.
4. Political Factors: Government policies, regulations, and international relations.
5. Environmental Factors: Natural resources, climate change impacts, and sustainability concerns.

Differentiate between Direct and Indirect Services

1. Direct Services: These involve providing a service directly to the consumer or user. Examples include healthcare services provided by doctors, education provided by teachers, and transportation services provided by drivers.
2. Indirect Services: These are services that support the functioning of other sectors or activities but do not directly interact with the end consumer. Examples include IT support services for a company, advertising services for businesses, and legal services for corporations.

EVALUATION: 1.Define Occupation

2. Identify the divisions of occupation
3. Mention 5 factors which affect Occupation

CLASSWORK: As in evaluation

CONCLUSION: The teacher commends the students positively