Which of the Following Is the Least Practical Reason for Allocating

question 148

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the least practical reason for allocating service department costs to user departments?

• A) To ascertain profitability of user departments.
• B) To evaluate performance of managers and divisions.
• C) To make user departments aware that services are costly.
• D) To provide the best possible service to users.

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