In a job shop, because each job is unique, the firm has to track costs separately for individual jobs.

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Since each job is unique, the firm has to keep track of costs for each job separately in order to accurately calculate the profitability of each job. This is different from a repetitive manufacturing environment where products are produced in large quantities and costs are averaged across all units.

In a Job Shop, Because Each Job Is Unique, the Firm