The Value of Work
CBSE · Class 6 · Social Science
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Types of Activities
- Activities are divided into two groups: economic activities and non-economic activities.
- Economic activities involve money or are performed in exchange for money or money's worth.
- Non-economic activities do not generate income or wealth but are done out of feelings like gratitude, love, care, and respect.
Payments for Work
- Salary is a fixed regular payment generally paid monthly by an employer to an employee.
- Wage is a payment made by the employer to the worker for a specific period of time.
- Fee is a payment made to a person or organisation in exchange for professional advice or services.
Value Addition
- Economic activities add value at each stage of transforming something into another form; this is called value addition.
- Rajesh is a carpenter who buys wood from the market and makes furniture.
- Rajesh sells a chair for ₹1,000 in the market.
Importance of Non-Economic Activities and Community Work
- Non-economic activities do not bring income, but they are important in life.
- Sevā means selfless service.
- Sevā is seen in temples, gurudwaras, mosques, and churches.
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- National Education Policy 2020 — education.gov.in
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