WGU C215 OPERATIONS
MANAGEMENT 2026 EXAM
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT VERIFIED
ANSWERS GRADED A+
Why is it beneficial for an organization to designate employees to communicate alternative ways to
complete a job in a methods analysis?
they may have suggestions for improving the operation
Which factor determines how long it takes a qualified operator to perform a duty of the job
requirements under the assumption that the operator is working at a sustainable pace with the proper
tools for the process?
standard time
Which design work system minimizes repetitiveness in tasks be assigning employees the role of planning
and scheduling?
job enrichment
Which work system acknowledges the benefits of employee proficiency?
labor specialization
Which term means to schedule a job that starts immediately, regardless of the due date?
forward scheduling
, What is the third basic element in the just in time (JIT) system if the first element is the total quality
management (TQM) and the second is JIT manufacturing?
respect for people
How do just in time (JIT) and lean systems add value?
by reducing waste
Which concept takes a total system approach to creating an efficient operation and combines concepts
such as just in time (JIT), total quality management (TQM), and continuous improvement?
enterprise resource planning (ERP)
Why is kanban significant to the "pull" system?
It specifies the exact quantity of a product that needs to be produced
What are two product system differences between the push and pull processes?
push moves the product forward in anticipation for demand
pull eliminates excessive inventory
Which function does marketing play in a just in time (JIT) organization?
JIT marketing focuses on customer driven quality
How does a just in time (JIT) system influence all functional areas within a company?
companies are able to reduce waste
MANAGEMENT 2026 EXAM
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT VERIFIED
ANSWERS GRADED A+
Why is it beneficial for an organization to designate employees to communicate alternative ways to
complete a job in a methods analysis?
they may have suggestions for improving the operation
Which factor determines how long it takes a qualified operator to perform a duty of the job
requirements under the assumption that the operator is working at a sustainable pace with the proper
tools for the process?
standard time
Which design work system minimizes repetitiveness in tasks be assigning employees the role of planning
and scheduling?
job enrichment
Which work system acknowledges the benefits of employee proficiency?
labor specialization
Which term means to schedule a job that starts immediately, regardless of the due date?
forward scheduling
, What is the third basic element in the just in time (JIT) system if the first element is the total quality
management (TQM) and the second is JIT manufacturing?
respect for people
How do just in time (JIT) and lean systems add value?
by reducing waste
Which concept takes a total system approach to creating an efficient operation and combines concepts
such as just in time (JIT), total quality management (TQM), and continuous improvement?
enterprise resource planning (ERP)
Why is kanban significant to the "pull" system?
It specifies the exact quantity of a product that needs to be produced
What are two product system differences between the push and pull processes?
push moves the product forward in anticipation for demand
pull eliminates excessive inventory
Which function does marketing play in a just in time (JIT) organization?
JIT marketing focuses on customer driven quality
How does a just in time (JIT) system influence all functional areas within a company?
companies are able to reduce waste
