In 2003, After a Series of Budget Disputes, Performance Reviews

question 34

Multiple Choice

In 2003, after a series of budget disputes, performance reviews were transferred

• A) from the Legislative Budget Board (LBB) to the office of the comptroller of public accounts after critics charged that the LBB was too beholden to the legislature to conduct proper reviews.
• B) from the secretary of the Treasury to the Legislative Budget Board after critics charged that the governor's office had too much control over the review of public agencies.
• C) from the office of the comptroller of public accounts to the Legislative Budget Board despite critics' insistence that reviews should be carried out by an independent office holder.
• D) from the office of the comptroller of public accounts to the secretary of the treasury despite critics' insistence that this would give the governor's office too much control of public agencies.
• E) from the secretary of the treasury to the comptroller of public accounts after critics charged that the secretary was too beholden to the governor to conduct proper reviews.

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Definitions:

Managerial Activities

Tasks or operations that involve planning, organizing, leading, and controlling within an organization.

Reflective Planning

A strategic process that involves thoughtful consideration, self-assessment, and revision of plans based on past experiences and future projections.

Normative Decision Model

A framework suggesting that leaders choose how much to involve subordinates in the decision-making process based on situational variables and effectiveness.

Consultation

A process of seeking advice, information, or guidance from someone with expertise in a particular area.