Why do such companies as Ford, Federal Express, Boeing, or Proctor & Gamble put together cross-functional teams?
(a) Because each member has unique knowledge that adds value to the overall decision
(b) Because it is cheaper than hiring consultants
(c) Because decisions can be reached at almost twice the speed of other decision format styles
(d) Because it diffuses risk (blame) of a wrong decision choice
(e) Because of inadequate availability of manpower.