Cross-Functional Teams Have Become More Popular Over Time Because

question 40

Multiple Choice

Cross-functional teams have become more popular over time because

• A)New technologies allow work to be done around the globe more economically
• B)Changes in the external environment require that different types of expertise at different times, so it is important to use cross-functional teams that can be formed and disbanded rapidly, rather than creating ongoing workgroups.
• C)Integration and coordination is needed throughout the organization, which is facilitated by having team members from different functional areas
• D)All of these.
• E)None of these.

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Definitions:

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