Cross-Functional Teams Are Useful in Developing and Commercializing New Products

question 7

Multiple Choice

Cross-functional teams are useful in developing and commercializing new products because each team member brings his or her special competencies to the project. Each team member brings his/her point of view from his/his experience and background. On the other hand, these ____ may cause barriers to effective communication among team members.

• A) independent frames of reference
• B) entrepreneurial mind-sets
• C) professional rivalries
• D) politicized points of view

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Definitions:

Aligning Actions

Adjusting one's behavior, decisions, or strategies to match specified objectives, values, or the actions of others.

Seeking Mastery

The pursuit of a high level of proficiency or expertise in a particular area or discipline.

Creative Expression

The use of imagination or original ideas to create something, often in the form of art, writing, or other forms of creative work.

Organizational Behavior

The study of how people interact within groups, particularly in a work setting, to understand and improve employee performance and organizational culture.