Budgets are sometimes called targets or commitments by some companies and as such are "set in stone" to provide effective benchmarks for management.

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Budgets are guides for companies to follow but should not be "set in stone". That type of rigidity does not allow for the operational flexibility need to adjust for new information or opportunities that may arise during the budget period.

Budgets Are Sometimes Called Targets or Commitments by Some Companies