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WEEK 6
THEORY OF PRODUCTION
CONTENT
Sub-Topic 1: Meaning and Types of Production
MEANING OF PRODUCTION
Production is any economic activity that is aimed at creation of goods and services for the satisfaction of human wants. Production also includes the distribution of goods to the final consumers. Production involves the creation of tangible goods such as books, vehicles furniture items, bags, footwear etc as well as services (intangible goods) which are capable of satisfying human wants e g services of teachers, lawyers, security officers medical personal etc.
TYPES OF PRODUCTION
Production is broadly divided into two: Direct Production and Indirect Production
Production is classified into three stages:
(a) Primary production: This refers to the production of basic raw materials to be used in their natural form or for the production of other goods. It involves majorly the extraction of raw material from the land, sea and air. Examples are mining, quarrying fishing and forest activities.
(b) Secondary production: This is the stage of production where raw materials or semi-finished goods which satisfy consumers’ want. This includes manufacturing and construction of building, roads bridges.
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