WGU C201 TEST QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED
ANSWERS
Which part of the organizing process age in effective and efficient progress towards plan,
goals, and often result in changes within the organization? - ANS Evaluating Results
What is the result of a company increasing the delegation of authority in span of control? -
ANS Increase decision making authority given to employees
Which two key elements does an effective organization include - ANS Human interaction,
structure
Why does a line organization structure function most effectively in a crisis situation? - ANS
It establishes a direct flow of authority
Why would management insert control mechanisms into its organizational structure? - ANS
To assess the success of the planning function
Which primary driver does management use for an organization structure? - ANS
Achievement of company goals
Which three tasks are key responsibilities of operations managers - ANS Planning the
overall production process
Determining the best layout for the firm's facilities
Implementing the production plan
Which two characteristics does a just in time system have? - ANS Production using JIT
reduces a firms inventory cost, and a JIT system seeks to eliminate anything that does not
add value in operation activities
ANSWERS
Which part of the organizing process age in effective and efficient progress towards plan,
goals, and often result in changes within the organization? - ANS Evaluating Results
What is the result of a company increasing the delegation of authority in span of control? -
ANS Increase decision making authority given to employees
Which two key elements does an effective organization include - ANS Human interaction,
structure
Why does a line organization structure function most effectively in a crisis situation? - ANS
It establishes a direct flow of authority
Why would management insert control mechanisms into its organizational structure? - ANS
To assess the success of the planning function
Which primary driver does management use for an organization structure? - ANS
Achievement of company goals
Which three tasks are key responsibilities of operations managers - ANS Planning the
overall production process
Determining the best layout for the firm's facilities
Implementing the production plan
Which two characteristics does a just in time system have? - ANS Production using JIT
reduces a firms inventory cost, and a JIT system seeks to eliminate anything that does not
add value in operation activities
