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Difficulty: MediumPrimary, Secondary, and Tertiary Occupations

An enterprise in Ogun State engages in four operational activities: poultry farming, fruit canning, warehousing of finished goods, and custom dressmaking provided directly to individual clients. Which of these activities is correctly classified as a direct service tertiary occupation?

  1. A
    Warehousing of finished goods
  2. B
    Poultry farming
  3. Custom dressmaking provided directly to individual clientsAnswer
  4. D
    Fruit canning

Answer

Custom dressmaking provided directly to individual clients is classified as a direct service tertiary occupation.
Custom dressmaking provided directly to individual clients is classified as a direct service tertiary occupation because it involves personal, non-commercial services rendered straight to the end consumer.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Categorize each operational activity into its broader economic sector.
Poultry farming is primary; fruit canning is secondary; warehousing and custom dressmaking belong to the tertiary sector.
Primary occupations extract or harvest natural goods, secondary occupations transform raw materials into finished items, and tertiary occupations provide services.
2
Differentiate between commercial and direct services within the tertiary sector.
Warehousing serves as an auxiliary to trade (commercial service), whereas custom dressmaking directly satisfies personal consumer needs (direct service).
Commercial occupations facilitate trade and commerce, whereas direct services consist of non-commercial personal services offered directly to individuals.

Key Concept

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

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