CIPS Exam L4M8 Topic 8 Question 51 Discussion

Actual exam question for CIPS's L4M8 exam

Question #: 51
Topic #: 8

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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Brittani

9 days ago

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

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Jani

11 days 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

13 days ago

A cross-functional team involves all departments working together.

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Trinidad

15 days 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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