Understanding Zero-based Budgeting Method
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What is the main characteristic of Zero-based budgeting?

  • Incremental increases over previous budgets
  • Carrying forward balances from previous budgets
  • Setting a 'zero base' for each new period (correct)
  • Not justifying expenses for each new period
  • Who developed the idea of Zero-based budgeting?

  • John Smith
  • Michael Lee
  • Peter Pyhrr (correct)
  • Anna Johnson
  • What is one key difference between Zero-based budgeting and traditional budgeting?

  • Ignoring the needs and costs of each function
  • Carrying forward unused funds
  • Reviewing and justifying all expenses (correct)
  • Relying on past budgets for guidance
  • Which type of budgeting calls for incremental increases over previous budgets?

    <p>Traditional budgeting</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main characteristic of Zero-based budgeting?

    <p>Justifying all expenses for each new period</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How are pre-committed expenses treated in Zero-based Budgeting?

    <p>Ignored and not considered in the budget</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does a Zero-based Budget differ from traditional budgeting?

    <p>It starts from a 'zero base' for each period</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When was Zero-based budgeting (ZBB) adopted by the department of science and technology in India?

    <p>1983</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who developed the idea of Zero-based budgeting?

    <p>Peter Pyhrr</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to unspent funds in Zero-based budgeting as opposed to traditional budgets?

    <p>They are not allotted to those who did not spend</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In Zero-based budgeting, what is the starting point for the budgeting process?

    <p>'Zero' base</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to unspent funds in a Zero-based Budget scenario?

    <p>Not allocated to those who did not spend</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Zero-based Budgeting involve in terms of ministry expenditure?

    <p>Review and justification of each expenditure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which event led to the resurgence of Zero-based budgeting (ZBB) after 2008?

    <p>Financial crisis of 2008</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which Indian state became the first to implement Zero-based budgeting?

    <p>Maharashtra</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of Gender Budgeting (GB) in India?

    <p>Empower women through budgetary commitments</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the 2005-06 Indian Budget highlight regarding gender sensitivities?

    <p>'Pink tax' on women</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why did the Indian government make it compulsory for all ministries to review their activities and programs based on Zero-based budgeting?

    <p>To align expenditure with judicious spending</p> Signup and view all the answers

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