102) Tight cross-functional integration between R&D, production, and marketing can help a
company to ensure that which of the following takes place?
A) Time to market is maximized.
B) Development costs are not a consideration in developing the best product.
C) New products are designed for ease of manufacture.
D) Product development projects are driven by internal needs.
103) Which of the following is an advantage of establishing cross–functional product development
teams?
A) It reduces the need for collaboration within the development team.
B) It helps firms reduce the status differences between employees.
C) It facilitates integration between different functions in a firm.
D) It is one way to achieve cross-functional integration.