Which of the Following Is a Disadvantage of a Team-Based

question 79

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a disadvantage of a team-based approach to new product development?

• A) Organizational confusion and tension sometimes affect the process.
• B) It lengthens the time required to get the right products to market.
• C) The process is highly ineffective for products with short life cycles.
• D) A bottleneck at one place can seriously hinder the entire project.
• E) It involves the use of a rigid, sequential product development approach.

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