The four methods differ in the level of support department allocation to operating departments

$.$ The step$-$down method partially recognizes services to other departments

$.$ The

recognizes all the interactions and is thus the most accurate.

the level of operating department allocation across support departments

the level of support department allocation across support departments

the level of support department allocation to operating departments

the level of support department allocation to operating departments $.$ Th

completely recognizes services to other departments

ignores any services to other support departments

partially recognizes services to other departments

partially recognizes services to other departments $.$ Th

direct method

reciprocal method

step$-$down method

ciprocal method

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