Which of the Following Is Most Likely to Be Considered

question 109

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is most likely to be considered a profit center?

• A) An individual retail store in a large chain.
• B) The grocery department of a Wal-Mart Supercenter or Target Superstore.
• C) The maintenance department of a large retail operation.
• D) The personnel office of a business.
• E) A stand-alone eye clinic.

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