Which of the following is not a factor that directly affects the budget for a discretionary cost?
A)the importance of the activity to the achievement of the organization's goals
B)last period's budget
C)the expected level of operations
D)managerial negotiations in the budgeting process

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Last period's budget is not a direct factor affecting the budget for a discretionary cost. The other factors listed - importance of the activity, expected level of operations, and managerial negotiations - can all directly impact the budget for a discretionary cost.

Which of the Following Is Not a Factor That Directly