Understanding Business
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Author: William Nickels
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Chapter 8, Problem 3DCS
Summary Introduction
To determine: An e-mail to management outlining the problems and rationale behind the recommendation for the use of a cross-functional team to respond quickly.
Introduction:
A cross-functional organization refers to a type of organization in which personnel from different departments are used to work on a particular issue for a long period of time.
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