Q. Show the behavioural aspects when implementing budgets?
The following behavioural aspects could arise when implementing budgets
- Budgets seen as a 'penny pinching' exercise rather than for cost control.
- Employees become united, finding excuses for not meeting targets.
- Lack of support from management may cause low motivation or morale.
- Budgetary slack or 'budget padding' e.g. wasteful spending introduced within cost estimates submitted by management or staff.