Trackings Corporation Has Two Service Departments (Maintenance and Human Resources)

question 78

Multiple Choice

Trackings Corporation has two service departments (Maintenance and Human Resources) and three production departments (Machining, Assembly, and Finishing) . Maintenance is the larger service department and Assembly is the largest production department. The two service departments service each other as well as the three producing departments. On the basis of this information, which of the following cost allocations would not occur under the direct method?

• A) Machining cost would be allocated to Assembly.
• B) Maintenance cost would be allocated to Finishing.
• C) Maintenance cost would be allocated to Human Resources.
• D) Human Resources cost would be allocated to Finishing.
• E) Both machining cost would be allocated to Assembly and maintenance cost would be allocated to Human Resources.

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Definitions:

Warehousing

The design and operation of facilities to receive, store, and ship products.

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The blend of different marketing methods used by a business, such as advertising, sales promotion, public relations, and direct marketing.

Publicity

Nonpersonal communication transmitted through the mass media but not paid for directly by the firm.

Selective Distribution

A distribution strategy where a company chooses a limited number of retail outlets in specific locations to sell its products, aiming to target specific markets or demographics effectively.