Which of the Following Terms Is Commonly Used to Describe

question 165

Multiple Choice

Which of the following terms is commonly used to describe the departments within a company that provide a necessary service to produce a product but are not directly involved in production?

• A)investment center departments
• B)expense departments
• C)costing departments
• D)support departments

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Definitions:

Manufacturing Sector

A segment of the economy that is involved in the production of goods and materials through physical, mechanical, or chemical processes.

Labor Relations

The study and practice of managing relationships between employers and the workforce, often focusing on collective bargaining, union-management relations, and workplace conflict resolution.

Employee-Management Cooperation

A collaborative relationship between employees and management to improve working conditions, productivity, and organizational effectiveness.