Business A-Level
competition for staff
What competition for staff means in Business A-Level, as defined for AQA.
Definition of competition for staff
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Reference: AQA
A rival opening nearby competes for the same staff and can bid up the wage this firm must pay.
Topics that use competition for staff
- Human resource management (AQA A-Level)
Related terms
- automation
- capacity and headcount
- competitiveness through people
- cost leadership
- differentiation
- employer reputation and retention
- employment ethics
- environmental influences on workforce decisions
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