homage. n. 1. a public show of respect or honour towards someone or something (esp in the phrases pay or do homage to). 2. (Historical Terms) (in feudal society). a. the act of respect and allegiance made by a vassal to his lord. See also fealty.
Cost management is the process of planning and controlling the budget of a business.
DEFINITION of 'Cost-Benefit Analysis'. A process by which business decisions are analyzed. The benefits of a given situation or business-related action are summed and then the costs associated with taking that action are subtracted. Some consultants or analysts also build the model to put a dollar value on intangible items, such as the benefits and costs associated with living in a certain town.