Business A-Level
Variable costs
What Variable costs means in Business A-Level, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Variable costs
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Reference: AQA
Costs such as materials and piece rate wages that rise with each unit made.
Topics that use Variable costs
- 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
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