In a period in which motor fuel prices have been increasing at an annual rate of

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In a period in which motor fuel prices have been increasing at an annual rate of 30%, the chief of police submits a budget request to the city council that shows no increase in the budget line for purchases of gasoline, a budget category that constitutes around 15% of the department total and is second only to costs associated with personnel in the department budget. Other city departments have increased their fuel budget requests by at least 20% and some by even more because, along with higher motor fuel prices, the city has been experiencing considerable population growth. The chief says the department can hold the line on fuel because of smarter management of patrol resources. Should the chief be applauded for his efficient management, or is he using a cynical budget strategy.

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Police Chief should be applauded for his effort and intiatives to maintain the budget with no additional demand. It is very much possible that the department will hold the line on fuel because of smarter management of patrol resources. And, the chief should be applauded for his efficient management .

In management, one can reduce the internal cost of business operations or can achieve a reduced level of utilization due to some smart practices like using day light of sun, conserving own water than to purchase, and utilizing bicycle in case of police administration or using a single vechicle for group of people. Reschedule of duty must be initiated which will manage the shortage of fuel etc.

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