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In the step method of service center allocation, the number of allocation steps equals the number...

In the step method of service center allocation, the number of allocation steps equals the number of:

1 activities performed in all operating departments.

2 service centers.

3 operating departments.

4 service centers plus operating departments.

5 activities performed in all service centers.

Please explain and give a example to illustrate, thanks

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