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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