Tools,documents,language and processes-these are examples of boundary objects.Which of the following is the best definition of the purpose of boundary objects?
A)To mark out the limitations of liability for teams
B)To establish team project ownership and territories
C)The documents,objects,and shared vocabulary that allow people from different teams,organizations,and cultures to build a shared understanding across teams.
D)A culture's signature pattern of workplace beliefs,mental models,and practices that embody the culture's ideas about what is good,true,and efficient within the domain of work.

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The purpose of boundary objects is to facilitate communication and understanding across different teams, organizations, and cultures by providing shared documents, objects, and vocabulary. The boundary objects create a common ground and help to build a shared understanding. A is incorrect because boundary objects do not relate to team liability. B is incorrect because boundary objects do not establish ownership or territories. D is incorrect because it describes workplace culture, but not boundary objects.

Tools,documents,language and Processes-These Are Examples of Boundary Objects