Which of the Following Is a Consequence of Tight Cross-Functional

question 117

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a consequence of tight cross-functional integration between research and development (R&D) , production, and marketing?

• A)Maximizing the time to market a product
• B)Letting R&D dictate terms to marketing and production
• C)Keeping development costs in check
• D)Ensuring that product development projects are driven by organizational needs
• E)Increasing selling costs and maximizing profits

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