(a) Two product related decisions which the students have to take are:
(i) Grading: Grading is the process of classification of products into different groups on the basis of some important characteristics such as quality, size, etc. Grading ensures that goods belong to a particular quality and helps in determining prices.
(ii) Packaging and Labelling: Packaging refers to designing of the package for the products to protect the contents/product from spoilage, breakage, climate effect, etc. This kind of protection is required during strong distribution and transportation of the product. Labelling refers to the designing of the label to be put up on the package specifying its quality, name of marketer, etc.
(b) Functions of a Label:
(i) Label helps in identification of the product or brand by providing identification, information imparted on the package like: Name, Address, etc.
(ii) Helps in Promotion of the Product: A carefully designed label can attract attention and give reasons to a purchase. Labels play an important role in sales promotion scheme launched by companies.
(c) Two values communicated are:
(i) Inculcating the skills of preparing jam. Thus becoming economically self-reliant.
(ii) Concern for the orphanage: Showing kindness and sense of fulfilling the social responsibility.
(iii) Providing employment opportunity to disabled, ****, shows their concern for disadvantage sections of society and fulfillment of social responsibility.
