Marcus, a senior manager, is asking you for a status report on a high$-$visibility project you are managing. Marcus has a reputation for getting angry easily, and you are a little intimidated by them. Unfortunately, the project is three months behind schedule and $$300,000$ over budget. You are less than halfway through the project, and you think there are plenty of opportunities to bring the schedule back on track and reduce costs to meet the budget. You are a little apprehensive. How should you respond to Marcus?

A

Report that the project is three months late and over budget by $$300,000.$ If possible, include any corrective actions and preventive actions.

B

Report that the project will be on schedule and within budget by the end of the project because you think you will be able to make up the time and cost.

C

Report that the project is on schedule and budget because you will be able to meet the deadline and budget by the end of the project.

D

Report that the project is three months behind schedule and $$300,000$ over budget and ask to be rolled onto another project due to Marcus's anger issues.