Which of the Following Is NOT an Organizational Characteristic That

question 54

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT an organizational characteristic that often has a direct effect on the budget allocation process?

• A)the preferences and experiences of the decision maker
• B)the degree of formalization
• C)the ratio of staff to line personnel
• D)the willingness to employ outside consultants
• E)pressure from senior managers to arrive at the optimal budget

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Definitions:

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