"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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Definitions:

Vertical Integration

The combination of two or more stages of production or distribution managed by a single company to increase control and reduce costs along the supply chain.

Horizontal Integration

A business growth strategy through acquiring or merging with competitors in the same industry at the same stage of production.

Horizontal Contracts

Agreements or cooperations between businesses that operate at the same level in the supply chain, often for mutual benefit or to reduce competition.

Customers' Goals

The objectives or desired outcomes that customers aim to achieve through purchasing goods or services.