Question: 1. Would a manager of an Apple retail store participate more in budgeting than a manager at the corporate offices? Explain.
2. Does the manager of a Research In Motion distribution center participate in long-term budgeting? Explain.
3. Assume that Palm's smartphone division is charged with preparing a master budget. Identify the participants-for example, the sales manager for the sales budget-and describe the information each person provides in preparing the master budget.