Business A-Level
Social and ethical objectives
What Social and ethical objectives means in Business A-Level, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Social and ethical objectives
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Reference: AQA
A social aim, as set by a social enterprise, which treats any surplus as the means rather than the end.
Topics that use Social and ethical objectives
- Understanding the nature and purpose of business (AQA A-Level)
Related terms
- Adding value
- Alignment and consistency
- Direction and coordination
- Purpose against measurable targets
- Survival
- The hierarchy of aims
- Unintended effects of targets
- Control and performance review
Using Social and ethical objectives in the exam
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