Business A-Level
capacity and headcount
What capacity and headcount means in Business A-Level, as defined for AQA.
Definition of capacity and headcount
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Reference: AQA
The link between the number of staff and the ability to meet demand, since a recruitment freeze with demand maintained could increase capacity utilisation and lengthen lead times.
Topics that use capacity and headcount
- Human resource management (AQA A-Level)
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