Lou Chose the New Product Team Very Carefully, Recruiting Only

question 115

True/False

Lou chose the new product team very carefully, recruiting only the best performers from marketing, operations, finance, and HR. She expected this group to design and develop a stellar new product in record time. She doesn't understand why this team composed only of superstars has not lived up to her expectations. Lou's group has not demonstrated synergy.

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Systematic Risk Factors

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