Business A-Level
The hierarchy of aims
What The hierarchy of aims means in Business A-Level, as defined for AQA.
Definition of The hierarchy of aims
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Reference: AQA
The link runs downwards from purpose to corporate targets, then to functional targets in marketing, operations, finance and human resources, and finally to day to day tactics.
Topics that use The hierarchy of aims
- 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
- Unintended effects of targets
- Control and performance review
- Fixed costs
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