Mr. Khalaf was a patient at Gulf Hospital where he was admitted complaining of stomach pains. Tests revealed that Mr. Khalaf had an inflamed appendix and surgery was recommended. Once the surgery was completed, Mr. Khalaf spent one day recovering in the hospital. The surgery was routine and there were no complications; discharge was as planned.

Required:

Using four departments (of your choice) as an example,

a) Explain how the different cost apportionment methods would work .

b) Explain the advantages and disadvantages of each method as they relate to the case