There are two basic types of metamorphic rocks. Foliated metamorphic rocks such as gneiss, phyllite, schist, and slate have a layered or banded appearance that is produced by exposure to heat and directed pressure.
Image by Picture Taking Fool. Industrial Economics is the study of firms, industries, and markets. It looks at firms of all sizes â from local corner shops to multinational giants such as WalMart or Tesco. And it considers a whole range of industries, such as electricity generation, car production, and restaurants.
Definition of Industrial Workplace. The word industry can evoke images of smokestacks across a cityscape when you hear it. Since industry is closely tied to factories, the images are appropriate. Working in an industrial workplace does not mean sitting in office chairs and having meetings. The atmosphere of an industrial employer's workplace is different for those at the bottom of the management chain than it is for various ranks of employees in the services sector. Industry Industry refers to the commercial production and sale of goods.