Managers May Intentionally Build Slack into the Budget

question 170

Multiple Choice

Managers may intentionally build slack into the budget

• A)because they are uncertain about the future.
• B)to make their performance appear better.
• C)to acquire the resources they need in the event the organization implements a budget cut.
• D)because all of the above are true.

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Definitions:

Exhaustion Stage

The final stage of the stress response, characterized by depleted resources and decreased ability to cope with stress.

General Adaptation Syndrome

A theoretical model describing the body's short-term and long-term reactions to stress, consisting of three stages: alarm, resistance, and exhaustion.

Cognitive Impact

The effect of various factors on cognitive processes, such as perception, memory, and reasoning, influencing how we think and understand the world.

Stress

A physical or psychological response to internal or external pressures, challenging the individual's ability to cope.