Assignment for Catherine Owens

Purpose of Assignment

The budgeting and financial aspects of a project are often the consultant's downfall. Is there a return on investment (ROI)? How do you know? Clients certainly want to know. This assignment gives students some needed practice in the discipline of answering those kinds of questions.

Assignment Steps

Resources: Week 5 assigned readings, University Library

Continue to use the organization and course project selected previously.

Prepare a minimum 1,050-word examination of the budgeting process including the following:

• Develop an allocated budget.
• Analyze the Return on Investment (ROI) within the allocated budget.
• Examine the ROI challenges.
• Discuss the forces driving the ROI.
• Explain the elements of ROI methodology.

Cite the textbook as a minimum reference. Any references in addition to the text must be peer-reviewed. 

Format your assignment consistent with APA guidelines.