The Authorization Function of Budgets Is Especially Important for Government

question 11

Multiple Choice

The authorization function of budgets is especially important for government and not-for-profit (NFP) entities,where budgeted amounts often serve both as approvals of planned activities (or programs) and as:

• A)Measures of quality.
• B)Indicators of performance.
• C)Certification of actions.
• D)Ceilings for expenditures.
• E)The basis for establishing stock values.

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Definitions:

Mediated Interaction

Communication or social interaction that takes place through a mediating tool, such as technology or media, rather than face-to-face.

Technologies

Are the application of scientific knowledge for practical purposes, especially in industry.

Gender

The range of characteristics pertaining to, and differentiating between, masculinity and femininity, often based on social and cultural differences rather than biological ones.

Status Cues

Social signals or indicators that convey information about an individual's social position, wealth, or status within a community or society.