Business A-Level
laissez-faire
What laissez-faire means in Business A-Level, as defined for AQA.
Definition of laissez-faire
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Reference: AQA
A style that sets the objective then stands back, delegating authority within agreed limits.
Topics that use laissez-faire
- Understanding management, leadership and decision making (AQA A-Level)
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