CIPS Exam L4M8 Topic 8 Question 51 Discussion

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Question #: 51
Topic #: 8

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What is a cross function team?

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A cross-function Team is the involvement of all departments that are in an organization to contribute knowledge, skills and innovation towards adding value to achieving the organization's strategic goal. Example, procurement, maintenance, marketing, finance, human resources working together in procurement activity to come up with the best strategy or selecting the supplier that best suit the organization.
When working in a cross-functional team, members of the organization give support by believing in the end goal, assist during difficult time, help troubleshoot any issue, providing the required resources and sharing information

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Paris

2 months ago

Hah, good luck getting the finance guys and the marketing team to agree on anything! I'd like to see them try to work together without killing each other.

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Claribel

22 days ago

Finance guy: Let's find a compromise that works for both of us.

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Slyvia

28 days ago

Marketing team: But we also need to consider the branding and messaging!

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Daniela

1 months ago

Finance guy: We need to focus on the budget for this project.

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Darrin

2 months ago

Yes, having a cross-functional team can lead to better decision-making and innovation.

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Barabara

2 months ago

I think it's important for departments to collaborate and share information.

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Dan

2 months ago

I love the idea of pooling our collective expertise to tackle a challenge. This is how we can truly leverage the diverse capabilities in our company.

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Carey

24 days ago

I agree, pooling our collective expertise can definitely help us tackle challenges more effectively.

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Millie

26 days ago

Collaborating with different departments can lead to innovative solutions and better outcomes.

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Regenia

2 months ago

It's great to have everyone's input and expertise when working on a project together.

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Elmira

2 months ago

Yes, working in a cross-functional team allows us to combine different perspectives and skills to achieve our goals.

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Brittani

2 months ago

It's about combining different skills and knowledge to achieve strategic goals.

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Jani

2 months ago

Interesting concept, but I wonder how effectively they can coordinate all those moving parts. Might be a logistical nightmare if not managed properly.

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Corrina

2 months ago

A cross-functional team involves all departments working together.

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Trinidad

3 months ago

A cross-functional team is exactly what I need for my organization. Getting all the key departments involved in a critical process like procurement will ensure we get a well-rounded solution.

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Valda

1 months ago

Definitely, a cross-functional team can bring different perspectives and skills to the table for a more comprehensive approach.

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Shoshana

1 months ago

I agree, collaboration between departments can lead to more innovative solutions and better results.

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Lawanda

2 months ago

Yes, it's important to have everyone's input and expertise when making important decisions.

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Shenika

2 months ago

That sounds like a great idea! Having different departments working together can really improve the outcome.

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