Business A-Level
direction and control
What direction and control means in Business A-Level, as defined for AQA.
Definition of direction and control
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Reference: AQA
Setting the direction against planning and control, rather than claiming leaders are senior and managers are junior.
Topics that use direction and control
- Understanding management, leadership and decision making (AQA A-Level)
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Using direction and control in the exam
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