In general, what oconditions would lead to greater differences in the amounts allocated to operating departments by the two allocation methods (step-down and reciprocal services)? What simple modification might management make to the cost allocation method used at GGP, to discourage the use of a support department by an operating department?
In general, what oconditions would lead to greater differences in the amounts allocated to operating departments by the two allocation methods (step-down and reciprocal services)? What simple modification might management make to the cost allocation method used at GGP, to discourage the use of a support department by an operating department?
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Transcribed Image Text:In general, what oconditions would lead to greater differences in the amounts allocated to
operating departments by the two allocation methods (step-down and reciprocal services)?
What simple modification might management make to the cost allocation method used at
GGP, to discourage the use of a support department by an operating department?

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