While Discussing Their Marketing Campaign for a New Product, the Members

question 89

Multiple Choice

While discussing their marketing campaign for a new product, the members of the cross-functional team responsible for Carver Inc. realized that a couple of changes relating to their prior plan would be beneficial. The offer of a franchising that had earlier been brushed off by the company head was discussed thoroughly, and it was decided that it would be implemented on a trial basis initially and on full scale if found to work well. From the information provided, it can be concluded that this cross-functional team has a high degree of ________.

• A) demography
• B) reflexivity
• C) conformity
• D) diversity
• E) uncertainty

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Definitions:

Informal Communication

The exchange of information without the constraints of formal structures or channels in an organization.

Coordinating Mechanism

Strategies or systems used within organizations to align activities, tasks, and functions among different departments or teams.

Span of Control

The number of subordinates that a manager or supervisor can directly control.

Employee Involvement

The practice of including employees in the decision-making process and giving them a say in the operation and management of the company.