Which of the Following Is an Example of the Benchmarking

question 38

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of the benchmarking function of the budgeting process?

• A) A budget demands integrated input from different business units and functions.
• B) Budgeting requires close cooperation between accountants and operational personnel.
• C) Budget numbers are used to evaluate the performance of managers.
• D) The budget outlines a specific course of action for the coming period.

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Definitions:

Information Richness

The degree to which information contains cues that can be interpreted in multiple ways and leads to understanding.

Congruence

The state or quality of being in agreement or harmony.

Suggestion Systems

Programs designed to enhance upward communication by soliciting ideas for improved work operations from employees.

Upward Communication

The process by which information or feedback is communicated from lower levels of an organization to its higher levels, often involving feedback or reports from employees to management.