"Zero-Based Budgeting" Was a

question 41

Multiple Choice

"Zero-based budgeting" was a

• A) method of budgeting that dictated funding for federal agencies could never be cut unless the federal government was running a budget deficit.
• B) method of budgeting from the bottom up, whereby each agency was required to rejustify its entire mission rather than merely its next year's increase.
• C) method of budgeting in which each federal agency would receive a 0 percent increase each year.
• D) phrase used by President Bill Clinton in his attempts to persuade the public that there was very little basis for cutting the funding of most federal programs.

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Definitions:

Power and Loyalty Cliques

Groups within an organization characterized by their members' mutual influence and allegiance, which can impact workplace dynamics and politics.

Destructive Competition

A form of competition that negatively affects the parties involved, often leading to unethical behavior, reduced profits, or diminishing market quality.

Groupthink

A mental occurrence within a team where the need for unity or agreement leads to unwise or ineffective choices due to collective thinking.

Cohesive In-Groups

Social groups that exhibit a high degree of solidarity, unity, and loyalty among their members, often resulting in a strong sense of belonging and collective identity.