On June 1, all employees received an email from the Accounting Department informing them that the fiscal year was almost over and there were unexpended funds. You were asked to submit to your...

On June 1, all employees received an email from the Accounting Department informing them that the fiscal year was almost over and there were unexpended funds. You were asked to submit to your supervisor a list of items you wanted to purchase. The email from the Accounting Department indicated that all budget requests must be submitted by June 20. On June 2, you sent your list to your supervisor, who responded in an abrupt and curt tone of voice. He said he was busy with more important tasks and would get around to it later. Today is June 16. You really would like to have the items on your list.

a. How do you handle the problem?