Jacob was temporarily assigned to work with a team of specialists from various departments to develop a new product, though his usual home is in the engineering department. After the project is completed, Joel will return to his regular position in the engineering department. This arrangement illustrates the use of a cross-functional team.

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In a cross-functional team, the members work together on a long-term basis. They may work together on more than one project, and over an extended period of time. The fact that Jacob's work on the team was temporary and he returned to his old position when the project was completed suggests that the firm is using a matrix organization.

Jacob Was Temporarily Assigned to Work with a Team of Specialists