The Vice President of Biomedics is trying to decide on the composition of a new product development team.If she chooses members who are from multiple functional areas in the firm,which of the following is likely to be one of the disadvantages she is likely to experience?

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If the Vice President chooses members from multiple functional areas of the firm, there is likely to be an increase in communication and coordination costs due to the need for cross-functional meetings and coordination among team members with different backgrounds and perspectives. However, this may also lead to greater innovation and creativity due to the diverse perspectives and ideas brought to the team. The other options (A, C, and D) are not necessarily disadvantages of having a diverse team composition.

The Vice President of Biomedics Is Trying to Decide on the Composition