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Primary Sector

• increased mechanisation in farming
• extraction of oil and ores using new equipment
• genetically modified crops

Secondary Sector

• computer-aided-design and computer-aided-manufacture
• safety technology used in products such as cars

Tertiary Sector

• point of sale equipment to improve stock control and distribution
• internet selling
• electronic transfer of information
• video conferencing
• home working

Opportunities:

• greater efficiency
• reduced costs
• better quality control
• shorter lead times

Threats

• need for time consuming and expensive research
• threat to jobs
• employees have to be retrained
• difficult decisions about when to invest

The UK Population:

• population is rising
• ageing population
• number of young people is falling
• more immigrants

Effects of Changing Demand

Changing Employment Patterns

Unethical Behaviour of Employees:

• overstating expenses
• using business equipment for personal use
• taking time off by pretending to be ill

Unethical Behaviour of a Business:

• paying only the minimum wage
• providing only basic health and safety training
• paying high rates of pay to senior managers only
• delaying paying suppliers for as long as possible
• not publishing full accounting information in ordere to mislead
• dealing with countries with poor human rights
• importing from countries where labour is exploited

Behaving ethically benefits:

• Empolyees: improves motivation, attracts more employees
• Suppliers: good relationships if payments are made promptly; more ready to respond to a last minute order
• Local Community: business will treat them with respect
• Business; good reputation; sales likely to increase
• Other Benefits; good publicity; good example; encourages investment