WGU C201 BUSINESS
ACUMEN OBJECTIVE
ASSESSMENT 2 TEST
EXAM|| VERSIONS (A, B&C)
ALL QUESTIONS AND 100%
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VERSION A
1. Which part of the organizing process aids in effective and efficient progress
toward planned goals and often results in changes within the organization? -
ANSWER: evaluating results
2. What is the result of a company increasing the delegation of authority and
the span of control? - ANSWER: Increased decision-making authority given
to employees
3. Which primary driver does management use for an organization's structure?
- ANSWER: Achievement of company goals
4. Which two risks does a firm face by funding the purchase of long-term
assets with short-term funding sources? - ANSWER: volatility of interest
rates and frequent renewals
5. Which step in the organizing process results in management grouping work
activities into units within the organization? - ANSWER:
departmentalization
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6. After years of marketing a bodylotion, a cosmetics company begins promoting the
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lotion as an insect repellent as well.
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7. In which three product life cycle extension strategies did this company engage? -
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ANSWER: adding new users, increasing frequency of use and finding new uses
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for the product
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8. Which manufacturer distribution model is enhanced by the shipping and tracking
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capabilities of a global package delivery service? - ANSWER: direct
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9. Which three tasks are key responsibilities of operations managers? - ANSWER:
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Planning the overall production process
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12.Which manufacturing model uses technology to produce small runs of
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customized products cost effectively? - ANSWER: flexible
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13.Which two of the following distribution channels would take title of the products
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they handle? - ANSWER: Limited-function merchant wholesaler
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15.Which three sources should a business consider when seeking a long-term funding
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source? - ANSWER: venture capital, public sale of stocks and hedge funds
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16.In which type of security should a business invest its excess cash in anticipation of
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paying off the current year's tax liability? - ANSWER: commercial paper
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17.Which role does the underwriter play in financing business operations when using
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the capital market to sell securities to the public? - ANSWER: It assumes the risk
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of the assessed value of the security from the issuer
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18.Why should a manager use financial controls in a firm's financial plan? -
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ANSWER: To determine the accuracy of forecasted revenues, costs, and
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expenses
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19.What should a firm do to manage the risk of using leverage when exploring long-
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term funding options? - ANSWER: Ensure that earnings remain larger than
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interest payments
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20.Which financial statement should an investor examine to identify the liabilities of
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a firm? - ANSWER: The balance sheet
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21.A company wishes to determine if it should fund a project with bonds or
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equity.Which business concept would it most likely use to assist in the decision? -
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ANSWER: leverage
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