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What is the purpose of a master training schedule?
What is the purpose of a master training schedule?
- To organize multiple demands for schedule coverage. (correct)
- To increase budget allocation for training.
- To document the political process in budgeting.
- To track performance metrics of training programs.
What does the technical aspect of budget preparation primarily involve?
What does the technical aspect of budget preparation primarily involve?
- Calculating the funds needed for training. (correct)
- Creating training schedules based on department needs.
- Negotiating with political officials.
- Forecasting potential revenue losses.
Which budgeting approach do most municipalities utilize?
Which budgeting approach do most municipalities utilize?
- Base budget. (correct)
- Incremental budget.
- Performance-based budget.
- Zero-based budget.
What are capital expenditures characterized by?
What are capital expenditures characterized by?
How is performance in a training program typically evaluated?
How is performance in a training program typically evaluated?
Why might budget modifications be necessary?
Why might budget modifications be necessary?
What role do company officers play in in-service training?
What role do company officers play in in-service training?
What typically constitutes a department's input during the 12-month budget cycle?
What typically constitutes a department's input during the 12-month budget cycle?
Which of the following reflects a key management skill needed for purchasing resources in instructional areas?
Which of the following reflects a key management skill needed for purchasing resources in instructional areas?
Flashcards
Master Training Schedule
Master Training Schedule
A table used to organize training demands, balancing requirements and department needs.
In-Service Training
In-Service Training
Training conducted by company officers or a dedicated training division.
Budget Preparation
Budget Preparation
A technical and political process for calculating training funds, considering different options.
Base Budget
Base Budget
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Budget Modifications
Budget Modifications
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Budget Cycle
Budget Cycle
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Capital Expenditures
Capital Expenditures
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Training Program Management
Training Program Management
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Performance Measurement
Performance Measurement
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Resource Purchasing
Resource Purchasing
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Study Notes
Training Schedule Considerations
- Training schedules must balance regulatory requirements and department needs
- Schedules often include everything from hazardous materials training to recertification
- Schedules can be challenging due to unknowns
- Flexibility is important for unforeseen opportunities or obstacles
- A master training schedule is a useful tool
- In-service training can be conducted by company officers or a training division
Budget Considerations
- Base budget is the financial level needed to maintain current services
- Budgets can be increased or decreased
- Modifications to a budget are often needed
- Budget justifications are a key part of the process
- Budget cycle is typically 12 months
- Budget document shows revenues/expenditures (personnel, operating, capital)
- Capital expenditures are items over a threshold amount
- Performance may be measured by ability to operate within financial limits
- Budget management is a necessary skill, with clear procurement standards and a means of resource selection
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