Zero-Base Budgeting Impact on Air Force Laboratories.
Abstract
This research study is devoted to an examination of operational budgeting experiences in Air Force Research and Development Organizations. The specific objective was to investigate the lessons learned from the successes or failures of prior budgeting concepts to derive insights that could be used to improve the effectiveness of budgeting and administration in the Air Force. The study focuses on middle management's operational experiences with past and current budgeting concepts. The study concludes that Zero-Base Budgeting is working very effectively in Air Force research and development organizations, but not necessarily as advertised to the public as a concept to provide substantial reductions in government spending. The basic finding is that neither Zero-Base nor any other budgeting concept can impact no more than approximately twenty-five percent (25%) OF THE Federal budget, because roughly seventy-five (75%) is committed to permanent allocations such as social security, pensions and dept interest. Recommendations are made concerning the positive aspects of management involvement, feedback and communication between hierarchial levels as instruments of morale building and leadership development. The findings and recommendations of this study provide insights that can be beneficial in improving the effectiveness of budgeting and administration of Air Force research and development management. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Aug 01, 1980
- Accession Number
- ADA088665
Entities
People
- Frederick R. Taylor
Organizations
- Wright Laboratory