Business GCSE
Absenteeism
What Absenteeism means in Business GCSE, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Absenteeism
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Reference: AQA
The rate of unauthorized absence from work by employees.
Topics that use Absenteeism
- Motivating employees (AQA GCSE)
Related terms
- Commission
- Competitiveness and profitability
- Cost versus benefit of motivation methods
- Employee retention and productivity
- Financial and non-financial rewards
- Fringe benefits
- Job design and employee responsibility
- Job enrichment
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