Calvin is a CFO at Counting, Inc. At the beginning of each fiscal year, the departments in his company start off with nothing in their budget. Before Calvin can approve spending, each department must present a report that details how the requested funds will be used toward the company's strategic goals. This method is called _____________.
A. leverage
B. short-term financing
C. zero-based budgeting
D. hedging
E. debt financing
Answer: C. zero-based budgeting