Business A-Level
consultation versus negotiation
What consultation versus negotiation means in Business A-Level, as defined for AQA.
Definition of consultation versus negotiation
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Reference: AQA
Management asks staff and then decides, whereas agreement is needed in negotiation, and the difference decides how much power staff really hold.
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