John is from the marketing department, Stephen is from the finance department, Jo is from the product department, and Janelle is from the customer service department. Together they are responsible for developing a new product to reach a company performance goal. These individuals are referred to as a(n):
A)inter-disciplinary group
B)cross-functional team
C)matrix group
D)multi-disciplinary team

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A cross-functional team consists of individuals from different departments or areas of expertise who work together to achieve a common goal. In this case, John, Stephen, Jo, and Janelle come from different departments within the company and are working together to develop a new product to reach the company's performance goal.

John Is from the Marketing Department, Stephen Is from the Finance