Define the Concept of Cost Allocation

question 23

Essay

Define the concept of cost allocation. Can internal IT costs be viewed as an expense to business units? Why or why not?

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Definitions:

Psychological Effects

The mental and emotional impacts or changes that occur in response to an external stimulus.

Attributional Ambiguity

The uncertainty faced by members of stigmatized groups about whether the treatment they receive is due to their personal characteristics or their group membership.

Negative Feelings

Unpleasant or undesirable emotions such as sadness, anger, or fear.

Oppositional Culture

A subculture's rejection of the dominant cultural norms, often seen in the context of social and ethnic groups.