1. Trace through the steps in the budgetary process at Lomita. Who are the key actors in this process and how can/do they influence the final budget?

2. a) What is your assessment of the way in which the request for an additional technician was handled? b)How would you have changed the role that Mr. Gunderson played?

3. a) What kinds of responsibility centers have been established at Lomita? b) How do they influence the budgetary process?

4. a) What changes would you make to the budgetary process at Lomita? b) The responsibility center structure? Be specific in your answer.