WGU C795 COMPREHENSIVE EXAM
QUESTIONS AND COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
◉ Reactive option.
Answer: the operations department uses inventories and back
orders to react to demand fluctuations
◉ Proactive option.
Answer: marketing tries to shift the demand patterns to minimize
demand fluctuations
◉ Capacity-Based Options.
Answer: changes output capacity to meet demand
◉ finished goods inventory.
Answer: used to absorb demand fluctuations; allows your company
to develop a stable work environment
◉ Shifting demand.
Answer: proactive marketing approach to leveling demand in which
your company tries to change consumer buying patterns by offering
incentives
, ◉ level aggregate plan.
Answer: maintains a constant workforce and produces the same
amount of product in each time period of the plan
◉ The level plan is often used with make-to-stock products such
as....
Answer: stereos, kitchen appliances, and hardware
◉ To calculate the number of employees needed....
Answer: divide the number of units needed per month by the
monthly output per employee
◉ chase aggregate plan.
Answer: produces exactly what is needed to satisfy demand during
each period
◉ This may be a better option when a company produces make-to-
order products such as custom cabinets, special-purpose equipment,
one-of-a-kind items, or highly perishable products.
Answer: chase aggregate plan
◉ hybrid aggregate plan.
QUESTIONS AND COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
◉ Reactive option.
Answer: the operations department uses inventories and back
orders to react to demand fluctuations
◉ Proactive option.
Answer: marketing tries to shift the demand patterns to minimize
demand fluctuations
◉ Capacity-Based Options.
Answer: changes output capacity to meet demand
◉ finished goods inventory.
Answer: used to absorb demand fluctuations; allows your company
to develop a stable work environment
◉ Shifting demand.
Answer: proactive marketing approach to leveling demand in which
your company tries to change consumer buying patterns by offering
incentives
, ◉ level aggregate plan.
Answer: maintains a constant workforce and produces the same
amount of product in each time period of the plan
◉ The level plan is often used with make-to-stock products such
as....
Answer: stereos, kitchen appliances, and hardware
◉ To calculate the number of employees needed....
Answer: divide the number of units needed per month by the
monthly output per employee
◉ chase aggregate plan.
Answer: produces exactly what is needed to satisfy demand during
each period
◉ This may be a better option when a company produces make-to-
order products such as custom cabinets, special-purpose equipment,
one-of-a-kind items, or highly perishable products.
Answer: chase aggregate plan
◉ hybrid aggregate plan.
