Economics B A-Level
Subcontracting
What Subcontracting means in Economics B A-Level, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.
Definition of Subcontracting
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Reference: Pearson Edexcel
Taking on subcontracted work from competitors can increase output and resolve under-utilisation, while subcontracting work out can quickly resolve over-utilisation.
Topics that use Subcontracting
- Capacity utilisation (Pearson Edexcel A-Level)
Related terms
- Cost management
- Efficiency
- Expanding capacity
- Full capacity
- Quality control
- Rationalisation
- Flexibility
- Spare capacity
Using Subcontracting in the exam
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