
434 STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT
9.10
RESOURCE ALLOCATION
Resources follow the strategy by decisions on how much to invest,
where to invest, when to invest, and which areas of business that are
linked to strategic objectives. Budgeting based on annual objectives
chosen from the strategy is the usual method followed for resource
allocation. Product lifecycle budgeting, zero-based budgeting, and
capital budgeting are different types of budget systems.
9.10.1 Budgets
It is a qualitative, managerial policy statement for a specific period
in future to attain a given objective. Both the qualitative figures and
activities proposed are based on forecasts, ...