The Purpose of the Data Processing Department of Haslam Corporation

question 28

Multiple Choice

The purpose of the Data Processing Department of Haslam Corporation is to assist the various departments of the corporation with their information needs free of charge. The Data Processing Department would best be evaluated as a(n) :

• A) cost center.
• B) revenue center.
• C) profit center.
• D) investment center.

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