COMMERCE NOTES FOR FORM THREE Click the links below to view the notes: TOPIC 1 – TRANSPORTATION TOPIC 2 – COMMUNICATION TOPIC 3 – MARKETING TOPIC 4 – MONEY TOPIC 5 – BANKING TOPIC 6 – INTERNATIONAL TRADE TOPIC 7 – IMPORT TRADE TOPIC 8 – EXPORT TRADE
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TOPIC 8: EXPORT TRADE Export Trade The Meaning and Importance of Export Trade Explain the meaning and importance of export trade Is the selling of goods, materials or services to foreign markets. An export is a function of international trade whereby goods produced in one country are shipped to another country for future sale or trade. The sale of such goods adds to the producing nation’s gross output. IMPORTANCE OF IMPORT TRADE Increasing sales; Exporting is one way of increasing your sales potential; it expands the “pie” that you earn money from, otherwise you are stuck trying to make money only out of the local market.…
TOPIC 7: IMPORT TRADE Import Trade The Meaning of Importance of Import Trade Explain the meaning and importance of import trade Import trade is the trade that involves buying goods from abroad. Examples of goods in Tanzania they are bought from abroad are cars, petrol and computer. There are basically five main reasons for which a country may decide to import a certain good or service: it simply does not exist in the country: a mineral which is not in the country’s soil, an agriculture product that can’t be produced there, an innovation that has been introduced in other countries; it does not exist…
TOPIC 6: INTERNATIONAL TRADE International Trade The Meaning of International Trade Explain the meaning of international trade International trade, economic transactions that are made between countries. Among the items commonly traded are consumer goods, such as television sets and clothing; capital goods, such as machinery; and raw materials and food. Other transactions involve services, such as travel services and payments for foreign patents (see service industry). International trade transactions are facilitated by international financial payments, in which the private banking system and the central banks of the trading nations play important roles. International trade and the accompanying financial transactions are generally conducted…
TOPIC 5: BANKING Banking Historical Background of Banking Explain the historical background of banking Banking can be defined as the business activity of accepting and safeguarding money owned by other individuals and entities, and then lending out this money in order to earn a profit. However, with the passage of time, the activities covered by banking business have widened and now various other services are also offered by banks. The banking services these days include issuance of debit and credit cards, providing safe custody of valuable items, lockers, ATM services and online transfer of funds across the country / world.…
TOPIC 4: MONEY Money The Historical Background of Money Expalin the historical background of money Commerce plays a fundamental role in the satisfaction of human wants. In primitive societies, the producers themselves were the consumers. Hence; they were compelled to provide themselves with foods, shelter and clothes. Under such circumstances, the question of commercial transactions or exchange of goods and services did not arise. But slowly heir wants started to increase in size and in number. They were no longer able to satisfy all their wants, so they began exchanging he commodities produced with those produced by others. Meaning of…
TOPIC 3: MARKETING Marketing is a very important process in the development of any country. We have to be able to understand what is marketing before we start exploring more about it. Lets watch this video below, you can give out your opinions on the discussion forum. Please use a regular YouTube link. Marketing Meaning of the Term Market from “Marketing” Define the term “market” from “marketing” Marketing are activities of a company associated with buying and selling a product or service. It includes advertising, selling and delivering products to people. People who work in marketing departments of companies try…
TOPIC 2: COMMUNICATION Communication Meaning of the Term Communication Define the term communication Communication is the transmission of information from one point or person to another point or person. Involves two-way process of reaching mutual understanding, in which participants not only exchange (encode-decode) information, news, ideas and feelings but also create and share meaning. In general, communication is a means of connecting people or places. In business, it is a key function of management–an organization cannot operate without communication between levels, departments and employees. See also communications. Communication is a function that is indispensable for commerce. All types of trade…
TOPIC 1: TRANSPORTATION Transportation The Meaning of the Term Transportation Define the term transportation Transport or transportation is the movement of people, animals and goods from one location to another. Modes of transport include air, rail, road, water, cable, pipeline and space. The field can be divided into infrastructure, vehicles and operations. Transport is important because it enables trade between people, which is very essential for the development of civilizations. Transport infrastructure consists of the fixed installations including roads, railways, airways, waterways, canals and pipelines and terminals such as airports, railway stations, bus stations, warehouses, trucking terminals, refuelling depots (including fuelling docks and…
COMMERCE NOTES FOR FORM TWO Click the links below to view the notes: TOPIC 1 – THEORY OF DEMAND TOPIC 2 – THEORY OF SUPPLY TOPIC 3 – RETAIL TRADE TOPIC 4 – WHOLESALE TRADE TOPIC 5 – WARE-HOUSING MANAGEMENT TOPIC 6 – STOCK ADMINISTRATION