Use of a Performance-Type Budget by State or Local Governments

question 41

Multiple Choice

Use of a performance-type budget by state or local governments

• A)ensures accountability on items acquired by those governments.
• B)focuses on the efficiency and effectiveness of government activities, rather than tracking the cost of items that are purchased.
• C)guarantees that the right measures of program performance will be used.
• D)is most helpful in government activities that deal with changing human behavior and attitudes.

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Definitions:

Heuristic

A simplified approach or method used to solve complex problems more quickly than conventional methods.

Guiding Principle

Fundamental norms, rules, or values that represent what is desirable and positive for a person, group, organization, or community, and help it in its decision making.

Solving Problems

The method of identifying answers to challenging or intricate problems.

Algorithm

A set of rules or procedures to be followed in calculations or problem-solving operations.