Features and Objectives of Zero Based Budgeting

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What is a key feature of Zero-Based Budgeting (ZBB)?

  • Only new activities are evaluated, not existing ones
  • Activities are justified based on past practices
  • Resources are allocated without any analysis
  • All proposed activities are analyzed and evaluated (correct)

What is the primary focus of ZBB when considering activities?

  • Current operating levels
  • Past practices
  • Wants rather than needs
  • Systematic analysis and evaluation (correct)

How does ZBB impact resource allocation?

  • It reallocates resources to achieve objectives (correct)
  • It does not reallocate any resources
  • It reallocates resources based on past performance
  • It allocates resources randomly

What is one of the objectives of ZBB mentioned in the text?

<p>Improve budget information quality through systematic analysis (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does ZBB aim to impact funding for different activities?

<p>Reduce funding for low-priority activities to fund high-priority ones (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What kind of budget approach is ZBB according to the text?

<p>A total budget approach requiring justification for all proposed activities (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where are special accounts maintained within the General Fund?

<p>For development projects funded from internal revenue allotment (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which local government entities constitute Special Funds?

<p>Municipalities, cities, and provinces (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of the Special Education Fund (SEF)?

<p>For operation and maintenance of public schools (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are Trust Funds, as described in the text?

<p>Public and private monies under the local government's possession as trustee (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is NOT included within the SEF allocation objectives?

<p>Investment in healthcare facilities (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes Special Funds from the General Fund?

<p>Special Funds are constituted by municipalities, cities, and provinces (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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