Decision-Support Systems Often Use Information from External Sources

question 99

True/False

Decision-support systems often use information from external sources.

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Definitions:

Joint Cost

The cost of the input and process that yields two or more products in fixed proportions as a result. For example, the cost of the barrel of oil and of splitting it into gasoline and motor oil is a joint cost.

Service Departments

Refers to the divisions or units within an organization that provide support services to the production or operational departments rather than directly producing goods or services.