alleryStart learning →Linking bonuses to budgets may push managers towards what?
ACost sharing with rivals
BShort-term operational view
CHigher inventory levels
DStrategic long-term view
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. Short-term operational view
When bonuses depend on meeting the budget, managers focus on near-term operations rather than strategy.
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