Government Has Indicated to Provincial Health Departments That the Budget

Government has indicated to provincial health departments that the budget will be decreased in the coming year by 7%.After the funding announcements,senior officials at the hospital meet and make decisions regarding cost containment of new revenue streams.This action is consistent with

A) the practice of leaving financial decisions with senior officials who understand the total context of funding.
B) a tendency to concentrate decision making during economic downturns at the top administrative level.
C) a need to make expedient decisions that are likely to be poorly received by staff.
D) ensuring that decisions with regard to cost are made equitably across all departments.