Which of the Following Is a Disadvantage of Using the Standards

question 71

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a disadvantage of using the standards developed by a firm itself to develop a budget?

• A) A firm's inefficiencies will be part of the data.
• B) They are not based on realized benchmarks.
• C) The expected future changes are not included in the standards.
• D) The flexible-budget amounts are difficult to determine.

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Definitions:

Backup Reinforcers

Secondary reinforcers that can be exchanged for primary reinforcers, used in behavioral conditioning to motivate and sustain desired behaviors.

Inherently Reinforcing

Describes an activity or stimulus that naturally provides satisfaction or reinforcement, encouraging its repetition without the need for external reward.

Primary Reinforcers

Innate reinforcing qualities, such as food or drink, that fulfill a basic biological need for survival.

Appropriate Behavior

This describes actions that are considered acceptable or proper in a given context, often aligned with societal or organizational norms and expectations.