Business A-Level
commission
What commission means in Business A-Level, as defined for AQA.
Definition of commission
Check what you remember
Read the wording for your board, then hide it and explain commission in your own words. Rough notes are fine. This is a self-check, with no mark or grade.
Reference: AQA
Tying reward to sales value, which can tip staff into mis-selling.
Topics that use commission
Related terms
- attribution and time lag
- cost against benefit
- fitness for the task
- labour productivity
- labour turnover and absence
- measuring effectiveness
- piece rate
- discretionary effort
Using commission in the exam
Check the command word and mark scheme for your exact question. After comparing your explanation with the reference, use the term in an answer on the linked topic. This practice does not predict an exam mark.
Practise Business questions
Create a free account to answer exam-style questions on this topic and get feedback on your answers.
Start free
All Business A-Level termsA week of Premium from your first lesson · Then the free plan continues · No card, no charge