People Cost

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A basic building block cost which includes wages, salaries, benefits and payroll taxes for all employees, including management employees. This cost may also include purchase or capital costs related to specific employee groups, such as office supplies and automobiles. Where functions are outsourced, the people costs of outside contractors are part of purchase costs. (See also Building Block Costs, Capital Costs, Purchases Costs)

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