D is corrent. The requirement is to identify the budgeting technique that focuses on improving operations. Kaizen budgeting projects costs on the basis of improvements to be implemented.
A is incorrect because responsibility budgeting focuses on the ability of the manager to control the cost.
B is incorrect because operational budgeting focuses on budgeting operating costs.
C is incorrect because improvement budgeting is not a recognized form of budgeting.
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