A critical review of a zero-based budget and its use in the public sector. Review should include but not be limited to addressing some of the following attributes of a zero-based budget:

• Strengths
• Weaknesses
• Uses

Review should address (but not be limited to) the following questions:

• Why is a zero-based budget used in the public sector?
• What is the rationale of using a zero-based budget?
• When might a public sector entity consider changing to or from a zero-based budget?

Keep the below in mind:

Identifies ethical issues in the situation

Identifies relevant stakeholders and their stakes (interests)

Assesses the impact of the situation on affected individuals

Assesses the impact of the situation on affected organization(s)

Identifies and applies relevant professional or expert guidance

Identifies alternatives for handling the situation

Proposes solutions that are informed by the analysis and consider the impact on individuals and the organization(s)

Answer rating: 100% (QA)

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