Which of the Following Budgeting Processes Is Least Likely to Motivate

question 43

Multiple Choice

Which of the following budgeting processes is least likely to motivate managers toward organizational goals?

• A) setting budget targets at attainable levels
• B) participation by subordinates in the budgetary process
• C) use of management by exception
• D) holding subordinates accountable for the items they control
• E) having top management set budget levels

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Definitions:

Alarm Reaction

The initial phase of the stress response, where the body exhibits changes to prepare for fight or flight, as part of the General Adaptation Syndrome.

General Adaptation Syndrome

A theoretical model describing the body's response to stress in three stages: alarm, resistance, and exhaustion.

Stressor

A chemical or biological agent, environmental condition, external stimulus, or an event that causes stress to an organism.

Resistance

The refusal to accept or comply with something; the attempt to prevent something by action or argument, often seen in contexts of physical training or disease treatment.