1) Please do some research on top down vs bottom up budgeting. In your post describe the differences between each of these styles of budgeting. Then describe the advantages and disadvantages of each. Then I would like you to state which method you would employ if you were able to choose the method at a company you worked for. Why did you pick the method that you did? (upto 300 words)

 

2.  You have learned about budgeting strategies and how to effectively put a budget in place. You also have looked at how to create various budgets. For your discussion board post in week five please read case 9-46 on the bottom of page 413 in your textbook. Then in your post answer the two questions posed regarding this case. Describe several operational and behavioral benefits that are generally attributed to a participative budgetary process. Identify at least four deficiencies in Patricia Eklund’s participative policy for planning and performance evaluation purposes. For each deficiency identified, recommend how it can be corrected. (the screenshot of page 413 is attached- question 2 reading complete, (question 2 reading part 1 and 2 – for clear images))

 

3. 

a) Select THREE data brokers companies from the list mentioned in the articles you have read and search for information on those companies. Report on the type of information you found.

       b) How do data brokers collect your data?

       c) Have you ever considered how you might be tracked? Does it bother you?

       d) In what ways are you able to keep your private information “private”? Explain your answer.

 

For this activity, please submit a one-page minimum outline detailing your plans for your final research essay. Please refer to the final essay guidelines in Unit 8 for details and to ensure that you fully understand the scope and nature of the essay. You will want to prepare each of the required pieces in subsequent units. This is your opportunity to expand and give more detail to your proposal and make any changes and additions to your original plan if you have them. Please use a standard outline format giving main points, relevant texts, and a detailed plan for your final essay.

Your outline should introduce and offer background for your topic, present a clear thesis, include your primary readings and literature to include, cover the main points you intend to explore and research, and list your final references. 

For this assignment, please also submit a complete “Works Cited Page” listing all of the sources you will be citing in your research essay. Please make sure it is in proper MLA format and alphabetized for a Works Cited page.