Budgetary slack refers to:

		Intentionally requesting more funds in the budget than needed
		The time lag between budget preparation and actual operations.
		Overspending the budget allowance
		The time lag between budget discussions and actual preparation of budgets

2.5 points

QUESTION 29

Which of the following is a suggested technique for managing the budgeting process in a manner that increases employee motivation?

		Measure the budget against performance only when assessing poor performers
		Never alter the budget
		Top management should disassociate itself from the budget
		Emphasize the budget as a planning device