Put the following steps for checking the DWS in the correct order. Which sequence is correct?

• A. Check your assigned tasks and breaks for the day → Check the peak hours and who will be covering you → Check supervisor by shift → Check the sales target and labor costs
• B. Check the sales target and labor costs → Check your assigned tasks and breaks for the day → Check the peak hours and who will be covering you → Check supervisor by shift
• C. Check the peak hours and who will be covering you → Check the sales target and labor costs → Check supervisor by shift → Check your assigned tasks and breaks for the day
• D. Check the sales target and labor costs → Check your assigned tasks and breaks for the day → Check the peak hours and who will be covering you → Check supervisor by shift

Answer: (D)

Understanding how to order the DWS steps starts with knowing the day’s goals and constraints. Begin by checking the sales target and labor costs. This sets the boundaries and priorities for everything that follows, so you know how many staff you can realistically schedule and what level of service you’re aiming for.

Next, review your assigned tasks and breaks for the day. With the targets in mind, you can map out when you’ll handle each duty and where you’ll fit in rest periods without compromising coverage or budget.

Then look at the peak hours and who will be covering you. Aligning staffing to busy times ensures you’re prepared to meet demand and maintain service standards when it matters most.

Finally, check who the supervisor by shift will be. Knowing the point of contact for approvals, questions, or issues helps you execute the plan smoothly and escalate quickly if adjustments are needed.

This sequence keeps planning grounded in the day’s objectives, makes staffing and tasks coherent with demand and budget, and ensures quick coordination when things change.