AS
Module 2 Core concepts in Human Geography
11.3
Economic Activity
Secondary Activities
- Industrial change in the UK -
areas of declining manufacturing industry (de-industrialisation) and areas
of expanding manufacturing industry.
- Industrial growth in NIC?s in
the LEDW with reference to the role of multinationals.
- Development of global operations
by multinational companies such as Ford or General Motors (G).
- The economic, social, political
and environmental impact of these changes.
Tertiary and other
Activities
- The changing patterns of retailing
with specific reference to the UK.
- Retail decentralisation, e.g.
food, DIY. Retail parks and regional shopping centres.
- Development of business and scienceparks.
Planning issues in the location of business and science parks.
- The costs and benefits of a city
centre location versus out of town location for retailing and business/science
to be considered to enable candidates to explore their own attitudes and values
and those of others.