PRC-3 · Chapter 3 · Question 17 of 70
At highly innovative firms like NASA or Google, cross-functional teams are formed to solve specific, complex problems. The focus is entirely on getting the job done, and team leaders change based on who has the best technical expertise for the specific problem at hand. Which culture is this?
Test yourself: pick an answer
Reveal answer & explanation
Correct answer: C) Task culture
Explanation
A Task Culture focuses on completing specific jobs or projects by assembling expert teams. Power derives from expertise rather than job titles or a central leader.
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