A service department, also known as a service cost centre, is a division within an organization that provides essential services to other departments but does not directly produce goods. These departments indirectly contribute to the organization's overall productivity by supporting operating departments.
A support cost centre refers to a department or unit within an organization that provides essential services to other departments, enabling them to operate smoothly and efficiently without directly contributing to the final product or service.
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