Below are some questions to reflect on. Your response should reflect your own perception. Also, it should be original, thorough, and supported with current literature. Be creative and support your argument with examples, based on what you see in literature. I am expecting that your response follows (7th edition).

• You are in the role of a manager. In the middle of the fiscal year a department has reported a 5% cost increase for supplies. Develop a plan to stay within the budget and provide a rationale if you are unable to maintain the budget for the year.