Divine,Inc.sells cosmetic products in the United States.Which one of the following is most likely to be a cost center for Divine?
A) a Divine retail store in Dallas
B) the Divine human resource department
C) a Divine kiosk at a mall for selling its products
D) the Divine product lines

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The Divine human resource department is likely to be a cost center as it is responsible for recruitment, training, and management of staff, which are expenses incurred by the company. The other options are more likely to be profit centers as they involve selling products or lines, which generate revenue for the company.