Local-for-Local innovative processes can be enhanced through integrating subsidiary functions across different levels.At which level are the control and conflict resolution tasks best concentrated?
A) At the project level (called "article team" at Philips), where relatively junior managers from the commercial and technical functions work together
B) At the product level, where a team of technical and commercial representatives engage in cross-functional coordination
C) At the senior management committee level, where the top commercial, technical, and financial managers in the subsidiary foster subsidiary-level coordination
D) All of the above

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"At the product level,cross-functional coordination is accomplished through a product group team of technical and commercial representatives,which meets to review
results,suggest corrective actions,and resolve any interfunctional differences.Restraining control and conflict resolution to this level facilitates sensitive and rapid responses to initiatives and ideas generated at the local level." Note that d,while not wrong,is not the best answer because the question asks for the ideal setting.

Local-For-Local Innovative Processes Can Be Enhanced Through Integrating Subsidiary Functions