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Difficulty: EasyPrimary, Secondary, and Tertiary Occupations

A fashion designer who sews custom-made traditional garments directly for individual private clients on a personal basis is engaged in which category of occupation?

  1. Direct service occupationAnswer
  2. B
    Commercial service occupation
  3. C
    Manufacturing secondary occupation
  4. D
    Extractive primary occupation

Answer

Direct service occupation
Custom dressmaking provided directly to individual private clients is a classic example of a direct (personal) service occupation under the tertiary sector. The provider sells personal skill and labor directly to the consumer rather than engaging in trade facilitation or factory mass production.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the nature of the economic activity described.
The activity involves providing personal, custom dressmaking services directly to individual consumers.
Determining whether an activity produces goods or services, and how those services are delivered, identifies its occupational classification.
2
Classify the service within tertiary sector branches.
Services rendered personally to individuals (like custom tailoring, personal medical care, or private tutoring) belong to direct services.
Direct services satisfy personal needs directly, distinguishing them from commercial services which assist trade and distribution.

Key Concept

Classification of Occupations: Direct Services vs Commercial Services
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Primary, Secondary, and Tertiary Occupations

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