Business A-Level
pay and non-pay rewards
What pay and non-pay rewards means in Business A-Level, as defined for AQA.
Definition of pay and non-pay rewards
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Reference: AQA
Pay removes dissatisfaction rather than creating motivation, so a reward that is not pay, such as clear progression, may fit the workforce.
Topics that use pay and non-pay rewards
- Human resource management (AQA A-Level)
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