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Self - Employment — Syllabus

Telangana Open School (TOSS) · Class 12 · Business Studies

What Self - Employment covers in Telangana Open School (TOSS) Class 12 Business Studies: 4 topics, for the 2026-27 session.

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4 Topics · Telangana Open School (TOSS) Class 12 Business Studies · 2026-27

Topics in Self - Employment

1

Meaning of Self-Employment

  • Self-employment refers to an individual engaging in an economic activity independently to earn a livelihood.
  • The person owns and manages the business, often with minimal help from others.
  • It includes producing, buying, selling goods, or providing services for a price.
2

Characteristics of Self-Employment

  • Done independently to earn a livelihood.
  • Owner manages the business, possibly with one or two helpers.
  • Income is not fixed and depends on business success.
3

Importance of Self-Employment

  • Provides alternative to wage employment with unlimited income potential.
  • Encourages use of personal skills and talents.
  • Acts as a starting point for entrepreneurship.
4

Avenues of Self-Employment

  • Trading: small shops, grocery, stationery, or agency businesses.
  • Manufacturing: bakery, confectionery, bricks, or food processing.
  • Professionals: doctors, lawyers, CAs, architects who practice independently.

Key Concepts

Central concept: Self-Employment

Meaning of Self-EmploymentCharacteristics of Self-EmploymentImportance of Self-EmploymentAvenues of Self-EmploymentSmall BusinessImportance of Small BusinessGovernment Policy towards Small BusinessInstitutional Support

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Key topics in Self - Employment include Meaning of Self-Employment, Characteristics of Self-Employment, Importance of Self-Employment, Avenues of Self-Employment. Study these first, then practise questions on each for the Telangana Open School (TOSS) Class 12 board exam.
How should I revise Self - Employment for the Telangana Open School (TOSS) Class 12 board exam?
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