Stuart's Electronics Is a Relatively Small Company That Provides Computer-Assisted

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Essay

Stuart's Electronics is a relatively small company that provides computer-assisted technology to manufacturing companies.During the last few years,the company has begun to take budgeting seriously.Each year,the budget is developed during a two-day retreat of the company's top management.Lower-level employees say that the budget reflects unrealistic targets that they cannot meet even with their best efforts.What problems are there with Stuart's budgeting process,and what can be done about them?

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