Budget Construction

Question 1

Identify the type of public organization for which you work (fictional) as well as the type of goods, services, or activities the organization provides to the public. Identify the size and scope of the organization.

Construct a budget using Excel that will provide a breakdown of the various organizational budget items.(copy and paste excel spreadsheet into a word document).

Is the budget available for the public for review? why or why not?

Are there any types of provisions in place regarding the budget being made available for public review? Identify and explain.

Must be 750-1000 words and in Apa formatting. Please cite all references.

Question 2

There are several forces which will tend to create a convergence between the interests of stockholders and managers, and thus cause managers to be interested in maximizing a corporation’s profits or value, what are they? Is measuring profit or value the best approach to take? Be sure to support your answer with a reference(s).

Question 3

Discuss the pros and cons associated with privatization and contracting out of public services. What public services are more amenable to privatization and what services do you feel should only be handled by government or non-profits? Explain your position and cite sources APA style.