Which of the Following Is a Reason Why Top Managers

question 86

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a reason why top managers want lower-level managers to participate in the budgeting process?

• A) To benefit from their experience with the day-to-day aspects of running the business.
• B) To reduce the time and cost expended in the budgeting process.
• C) To ensure that they do not introduce any budgetary slack.
• D) To ensure that the budgets are administered rigidly given the changing market conditions.

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Definitions:

Attribution Process

The cognitive process through which individuals interpret and assign causes or reasons to their own and others' behavior.

Person Perception

The process of forming impressions and making judgments about other people's traits and characteristics.

Impression Management

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The act of marketing oneself to others to improve visibility, credibility, and career opportunities.