Cross-functional teams
A) are rare, and generally less effective than other types of teams in business.
B) are vulnerable to tensions, since the diversity of opinions and experiences they bring together.
C) consist of employees from the same department, tasked with addressing a wide array of issues.
D) are effective only in large organizations.
E) should never contain more than three members, if they are to be effective.

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B)Problem-solving teams and task forces assemble to resolve specific issues and then disband when their goals have been achieved.Such teams are cross-functional,pulling together people from a variety of departments who have different areas of expertise and responsibility.The diversity of opinions and experiences can lead to better decisions,but competing interests can lead to tensions that highlight the need for effective communication.They can be effective regardless of the size of the organization.There are no limits on the size of the team.

Cross-Functional Teams