When Cross-Functional Teams Are Used to Conduct Research, It Is

question 14

Multiple Choice

When cross-functional teams are used to conduct research, it is best if:

• A) the team has strong leadership.
• B) the team has total autonomy to decide objectives and set expectations.
• C) team members are randomly selected from departments.
• D) performance evaluation and reward systems foster individual contributions.
• E) each team member develops time management skills to handle the assignment.

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Definitions:

Machine-Hours

A metric that gauges the amount of production or activity by tracking the duration machines run during the manufacturing operation.

Departmental Predetermined Rates

Rate estimates used to allocate indirect costs to products or services based on activities in specific departments, facilitating more accurate cost control and pricing strategies.

Manufacturing Overhead

Indirect costs related to manufacturing that cannot be directly tied to the production of specific goods, such as utility costs or salaries for production managers.

Machine-Hours

A measure of production or work activity based on the number of hours machines are operated in the manufacturing process.