Business GCSE
Productivity
What Productivity means in Business GCSE, as defined for AQA.
Definitions of Productivity
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Reference: AQA
A motivated workforce tends to be more productive, so output per worker rises and unit costs can fall.
A measure of efficiency, usually output per employee over a given period.
Topics that use Productivity
- Good customer services (AQA GCSE)
- Motivating employees (AQA GCSE)
Related terms
- Staff retention
- Brand reputation and repeat custom
- Business costs and benefits
- Business reputation
- Commission
- Communication and feedback
- Communication channels
- Competitiveness and profitability
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