Some Purchasing Areas Require Permanent Cross-Functional Teams

question 6

Multiple Choice

Some purchasing areas require permanent cross-functional teams.A distributor of gas and welding equipment has a team that focuses on supplier relationships; this team includes a marketing manager to represent customers.What is the MOST likely factor that leads to a successful cross-functional purchasing team in this case?

• A) Top-level commitment
• B) Communication
• C) Appropriate leadership
• D) Continuity
• E) Embracing diversity

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Definitions:

Political Logrolling

The act of exchanging favors or support among politicians or parties, where one supports another's proposal in return for support of their own proposal.

Outcomes

The results or consequences of an action, process, or scenario.

Special-Interest Effect

Any political outcome in which a small group (“special interest”) gains substantially at the expense of a much larger number of persons who each individually suffers a small loss.