A work package has been authorized by the project manager for the 'classroom-based training materials' and the 'accredited classroom-based course'. The course developer (team manager) has provided an exception report to the Senior Supplier stating that the time tolerance for the work package will be exceeded and this will cause the stage 2 plan to go into exception. The Senior Supplier has instructed the course developer to produce an exception plan.
Is this an appropriate application of the 'controlling a stage process', and why?