Eric the Redd (Scenario)
Eric Redd graduated from college and was hired by a Canadian corporation that manufactures parts for the automotive industry. Eric noticed that the employees on the assembly line seemed bored and their motivation was low. Eric's boss decided to reorganize the workers' jobs to try to increase productivity. Eric enjoys his work assignment in the engineering department but hopes to be promoted to a management position within the next few years.
-In addition to his duties in the engineering department,Eric is also assigned to work on a team with production workers and marketing specialists to design new products for the company.This additional assignment is an example of a(n)________.
A)alternative work arrangement
B)career-building assignment
C)centralized work group
D)cross-functional team

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Eric's additional assignment involves working with employees from different functional areas (production and marketing) which indicates a cross-functional team. This team is tasked with designing new products for the company, which is a common goal that requires input and expertise from multiple departments.