Unveiling Motives Behind Manipulating Budgeted Net Income

Benchmark Budgeting and Planning Memo
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To: Mayfield
From: Duvall
Date: 13th August, 2023
Subject: Benchmark Budgeting and Planning
Unveiling Motives Behind Manipulating Budgeted Net Income
As the director of the southeast region, Green would care about the level of budgeted net income for several reasons. The provided case scenario indicates, "When Green reviewed the draft, he did not like what he saw. Budgeted net income was too high—so high that his region would never meet the target. He asked Duvall to make some adjustments." He seeks to lower the budgeted net income, creating an easier target for achievement, thereby increasing his chances of earning a higher bonus. If the budgeted net income is set too high and the actual performance falls short, it might reflect poorly on Green's ability to manage his region effectively. Conversely,