Patio Products, a company that produces metal patio furniture, uses a process layout with several departments that group related processes. All of the following could be process departments in this company EXCEPT a(n) ________ department.

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Firms that use a process layout organize the transformation process into departments that group related processes. As a result, a metal furniture company would have process departments focused on cutting the metal parts, welding the parts together, polishing the metal to a smooth finish, and painting the metal.

Patio Products, a Company That Produces Metal Patio Furniture, Uses