Definitions: Profit, Cost, and Investment Center
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Profit centers
Profit centers bring in money to the company. There is no limit to how much they can bring in; however, their outcomes are not always within their control (e.g., due to the economy and competitive landscape).
Cost centers
Cost centers spend the company’s money as efficiently as possible. The maximum ...