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CIMAPRO19-P02-1 Exam - Topic 5 Question 123 Discussion

How does beyond budgeting NOT help to resolve the weaknesses of traditional budgeting? Select ALL that apply.
D) Managers focus on keeping costs low in the short term to ensure maximised profits. and E) Managers are given incentives to meet or undercut budgets. and F) Managers are encouraged to designate responsibility to others to lessen their workload so they may concentrate on important tasks.
A) Managers are set goals and targets to achieve rather than abiding by strict budgets and variances.
B) Managers have a much larger scope of business goals that when achieved, will increase shareholder value.
C) Managers are given more freedom and control over their business units under Beyond budgeting.

CIMAPRO19-P02-1 Exam - Topic 5 Question 123 Discussion

Actual exam question for CIMA's CIMAPRO19-P02-1 exam
Question #: 123
Topic #: 5
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How does beyond budgeting NOT help to resolve the weaknesses of traditional budgeting? Select ALL that apply.

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Suggested Answer: D, E, F

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Roslyn
9 hours ago
I think D and E don't really help. They just keep the old mindset.
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Kattie
6 days ago
B is spot on; broader goals are better for growth!
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Moon
11 days ago
E just sounds like a recipe for cutting corners.
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James
16 days ago
Surprised that D is even an option!
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Anglea
2 months ago
I disagree with C; more freedom can lead to chaos.
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Rosita
2 months ago
A) is definitely a key point.
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Dustin
3 months ago
I’m not entirely confident, but I think B could be misleading because it sounds like it aligns with beyond budgeting principles rather than highlighting a weakness.
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Kenda
3 months ago
I practiced a similar question, and I think E might be a correct choice since it seems to reinforce the strict budget mentality.
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Levi
3 months ago
I'm a bit unsure, but I feel like option D could be a weakness because it still focuses on short-term gains, which traditional budgeting often does.
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Timmy
4 months ago
I remember that beyond budgeting emphasizes flexibility, so I think options A and C might not really address traditional budgeting weaknesses.
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