BUSINESS STUDIES SECOND TERM LESSON NOTE
ALL LESSON NOTES | QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS | JOBS | TRAININGS FOR TEACHERS | WORKSHEETS BUSINESS STUDIES SECOND TERM LESSON NOTE MEANING AND CLASSIFICATION OF OCCUPATION CONTENT 1. Meaning of Occupation 2. Factors that Determine Occupation 3. Classification/Division of Occupation Meaning of Occupation Occupation is any legitimate activity one engages in order to earn a living. It is a means of livelihood of a person. For example mining, fishing, plumber, mechanic, teaching, trading, law, medicine, etc. Factors that Determine Occupation The following are the factors that determine occupation: 1. Climatic and Weather Condition: Because of climate and weather differences from place to place, people engage themselves in one form of occupation or the other to earn a living. 2. Natural Resources: Natural resources endowment is also a determinant of one’s occupation. The presence of mineral resources in a particular place will attra...