Your Boss Does Not Favor the Use of Cross-Functional Teams

question 53

Multiple Choice

Your boss does not favor the use of cross-functional teams.How would you respond to this?

• A) The use of cross functional teams can result in products that do not satisfy customers' needs.
• B) A cross-functional interface can help better ensure a product's quality and price.
• C) Cross-functional teams usually result in products that cannot be engineered.
• D) Cross-functional teams necessitate the need for back and forth iterations between different stages in the product development process leading to longer cycle times.

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