Which of the following statements is true regarding a cross-functional team?A) A cross-functional team is made up of employees from different hierarchical levels.B) A cross-functional team is made up of employees from the same department.C) Cross-functional teams have decreased in popularity in the last few decades.D) In the case of a cross-functional team, the early stages of development are typically very short.E) Cross-functional teams are used for developing new ideas and coordinating complex projects.

A cross-functional team is composed of members of the same hierarchical level but work in the different departments or areas of the organization, like finance, human resource, research and development, security and legal.

These members are usually the heads of offices of these departments who gather together to discuss, innovate and develop new ideas geared towards the advancement of the organization.

Goal congruence is a vital component in a cross-functional team.