WGU - C200: Managing Organizations and Leading People

Course Structure

This WGU MBA course requires two written performance assessments (no exams) and a short leadership assessment. It’s often the first class students take in the WGU MBA program and is widely considered an easy yet foundational course.

Deliverables:

• CliftonStrengths Assessment (~30 minutes)

• Task 1: Personal Leadership Evaluation (6–10 pages)

• Task 2: Organizational Leadership Evaluation (10+ pages)

Estimated Completion Time: 2–7 days
Credits: 3

Adam's Tips

• Start by activating the course through the WGU dashboard. You’ll need to check three boxes to unlock your first course.

• Don’t overthink it. Follow the rubric exactly and you’ll avoid unnecessary revisions.

• Use tools like Grammarly (provided free by WGU) and format citations using ChatGPT or online generators.

• Google Scholar and the WGU Library are your best friends for finding scholarly articles.

• APA templates are available in Google Docs and MS Word — no need to start from scratch.

• Task 1 is all about you, while Task 2 is about a leader you know. Make up names if needed.

Steps to Complete the Course

1. Complete the CliftonStrengths Assessment

Time: ~30 minutes

• Found in the course material.

• Save the “Signature Themes” PDF for Task 1.

• Take the assessment seriously — the insights are helpful for your personal growth and task writing.

2. Write Task 1: Personal Leadership Evaluation

Focus: Analyze your strengths and leadership style.
Includes:

• Your top 5 CliftonStrengths

• 3 leadership weaknesses (your choice — no wrong answers)

• Connect your profile to a leadership theory (e.g., Servant, Transformational)

• Set 3 SMART goals

• Use 3+ scholarly sources

Pro Tip: Use section headers that match the rubric and add a Table of Contents for clean structure.

3. Write Task 2: Organizational Leadership Evaluation

Focus: Evaluate another leader and organization.
Includes:

• Overview of the organization (fictionalized names)

• SWOT analysis of the leader

• Apply a different leadership theory from Task 1

• Use 3–5 scholarly sources

Pro Tip: It’s okay to fabricate minor details. The point is showing comprehension of leadership analysis.

Community Tips

• "Don’t fear revisions." Submit, learn from feedback, and improve if needed.

• “Write to the rubric.” That’s all evaluators care about.

• Many completed this course in 1–3 days with focused effort.

• A typical paper length is 6–10 pages (Task 1) and 10–15 pages (Task 2), but evaluators prioritize content alignment over length.

• Most students used real past work experiences — just change names and identifiers.

• Leadership theories you can choose: Transformational, Servant, Trait, Behavioral, Participative, Transactional, Situational

Third-Party Resources

• Studocu examples

• Google Scholar – Scholarly Sources

• YouTube – WGU C200 How to pass (my video)

Final Notes

• Difficulty Level: Easy

• Biggest Mistake: Ignoring the rubric

• Most Helpful Tool: Grammarly + Table of Contents using MS Word or Google Docs

• Study Guide Compiled From: 18 pages of WGU student experiences and community feedback

You Got This!

This course is your WGU MBA warm-up — designed to build confidence, not crush it. Stick to the rubric, trust your voice, and take it step by step. One paper at a time!

Disclaimer

This study guide was generated using AI and compiled from publicly available community feedback, user testimonials, and course experiences. Always verify against official WGU materials and university policies. This content is for supplemental use only and does not replace instructor guidance.