Name the Four Groups Found in Typical Information Systems (IS)

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Essay

Name the four groups found in typical information systems (IS) department, and explain the major responsibilities of each.

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Definitions:

Job-Order Costing

A cost accounting method by which costs are assigned to specific jobs or batches, making it possible to calculate the cost per job accurately.

Direct Labor

The labor cost of workers who are directly involved in the production or manufacture of goods or services.

Work in Process

Partially finished goods that are still in the process of production. They are considered an asset on the company's balance sheet.

Manufacturing Overhead

All indirect costs related to the production process, including utilities, depreciation on equipment, and factory maintenance, not directly tied to specific units of output.