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Nature And Purpose Of Business

Question
CBSEENBS11003795

State the different types of economic activities.

Solution
The different types of economic activities are:-
   
    (i) Business

         a) Business is an human activity directed towards the acquisition of wealth through the production and exchange of goods and services.
         b) According to Wheeler, 'Business is an institution organised and operated to provide goods and services to society under the incentive of private gain.'

    (ii) Profession

          Profession is an occupation involving the provision of personal services of a specialised and expert nature. Example : Lawyer, doctor. Minimum educational qualifications is required to practice a profession.

    (iii) Employment or Service

          It involves working under a contract of employment for or under someone known as the employer in return for wages or salary.