Earlier article describes the history/background and the various benefits of using/implementing zero based budgeting system.
However, the following are some of the limitations or disadvantages of using zero-based budgeting:-
- A large volume of extra-paperwork will be created
- It can be costly and time-consuming process
- Management may not possess the necessary skills in decision analysis
- Managers may feel threatened by the need to justify expenditure for each budget
- Manager may resent being continually questioned about how efficiently they utilized resources.

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