Which of the Following Is Not One of the Bad

question 40

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not one of the bad effects sometimes cited for using budgets and variances from budgets to measure managers?

• A) Managers become less flexible, and less willing to take actions that might make them miss monthly targets.
• B) Managers become more likely to game the system by building in budgetary slack.
• C) Managers adopt a short-term focus, and do not pay attention to actions that have long-term consequences, such as training.
• D) Lower-level managers use the budget targets as an indication of top management's goals for the year.

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Maori Ancestry

The heritage or lineage of the Maori people, the indigenous Polynesian inhabitants of New Zealand.

Maori

The Indigenous Polynesian people of mainland New Zealand, known for their rich culture and history.

New Zealand

is an island country in the southwestern Pacific Ocean, known for its indigenous Maori culture, picturesque landscapes, and as a location for the filming of the "Lord of the Rings" series.

Matrilineal Descent

Descent traced exclusively through the female line of ancestry to establish group membership.