C215 WGU OPERATIONS MGMT- POST EXAM
UPDATED ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS
Question:
1. Demand-Based Options
Answer:
includes two reactive options and one proactive option
Question:
2. Reactive option
Answer:
the operations department uses inventories and back orders to react to demand
fluctuations
Question:
3. Proactive option
Answer:
marketing tries to shift the demand patterns to minimize demand fluctuations
Question:
4. Capacity-Based Options
Answer:
changes output capacity to meet demand
Question:
5. finished goods inventory
Answer:
used to absorb demand fluctuations; allows your company to develop a stable
work environment
Question:
6. Shifting demand
Answer:
proactive marketing approach to leveling demand in which your company tries to
change consumer buying patterns by offering incentives
, Question:
7. level aggregate plan
Answer:
maintains a constant workforce and produces the same amount of product in
each time period of the plan
Question:
8. The level plan is often used with make-to-stock products
such as...
Answer:
stereos, kitchen appliances, and hardware
Question:
9. To calculate the number of employees needed...
Answer:
divide the number of units needed per month by the monthly output per
employee
Question:
10. chase aggregate plan
Answer:
produces exactly what is needed to satisfy demand during each period
Question:
11. 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
Question:
12. hybrid aggregate plan
Answer:
uses a combination of options. With this plan, your company might maintain a
stable workforce supplemented by an inventory buildup and some overtime
production to meet demand.
UPDATED ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS
Question:
1. Demand-Based Options
Answer:
includes two reactive options and one proactive option
Question:
2. Reactive option
Answer:
the operations department uses inventories and back orders to react to demand
fluctuations
Question:
3. Proactive option
Answer:
marketing tries to shift the demand patterns to minimize demand fluctuations
Question:
4. Capacity-Based Options
Answer:
changes output capacity to meet demand
Question:
5. finished goods inventory
Answer:
used to absorb demand fluctuations; allows your company to develop a stable
work environment
Question:
6. Shifting demand
Answer:
proactive marketing approach to leveling demand in which your company tries to
change consumer buying patterns by offering incentives
, Question:
7. level aggregate plan
Answer:
maintains a constant workforce and produces the same amount of product in
each time period of the plan
Question:
8. The level plan is often used with make-to-stock products
such as...
Answer:
stereos, kitchen appliances, and hardware
Question:
9. To calculate the number of employees needed...
Answer:
divide the number of units needed per month by the monthly output per
employee
Question:
10. chase aggregate plan
Answer:
produces exactly what is needed to satisfy demand during each period
Question:
11. 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
Question:
12. hybrid aggregate plan
Answer:
uses a combination of options. With this plan, your company might maintain a
stable workforce supplemented by an inventory buildup and some overtime
production to meet demand.
