"The Brain" Is a Permanent Secret Group Within One of the Nation's

question 119

Multiple Choice

"The Brain" is a permanent secret group within one of the nation's largest auto manufacturers. Members of this elite group focus intently on developing new and innovative automobile technologies. "The Brain" can best be described as what type of group or team?

• A) Cross-functional team
• B) Fast-cycle team
• C) Brainstorming team
• D) Skunkwork
• E) New-venture team

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