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What is an IT department often considered in a business?

A cost center.

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  1. A cost center ✔
  2. A profit machine
  3. A lunch room

Why: IT departments are often a cost center because they incur expenses rather than generate revenue.

Huh, didn't know that: IT departments are often a cost center because they incur expenses rather than generate revenue.

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IT keeps the business running, cost center and all.
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Answer: A cost center. IT departments are often a cost center because they incur expenses rather than generate revenue.

  1. Information technology en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Information_technology
    information technology departments are a "cost center" the majority of the time
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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