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What Human Services Managers Need to Know about Basic Budgeting Strategies
Abstract
Four current budget strategies used in the field of human services to
further seven key functions of sound management are discussed. Line
item, functional, & program budgeting formats are first discussed
to show how each approach, both individually & together with the
others as a unified system, collectively supports sound management
decision making. Zero-base budgeting is presented & discussed as
an important adjunctive management tool. The central thrust of the
presentation is that human services managers need to become flexibly
conversant with these four basic management budgeting tools so that
(1) as administrators they can increase the efficiency &
effectiveness of operations through tighter internal management
controls, & (2) as stewards of public trust they can assure a
greater degree of public support, confidence, & accountability for
resources allocated & objectives achieved. 2 Figures. HA.
Journal
(Spring 1980)
vol4
no1
pages87-98
Categories
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Nonprofit Management
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Budgeting
