Cross$-$functional teams often function as self$-$directed teams assigned to a specific task which calls for the input and expertise of numerous departments.

Assigning a task to a team composed of multi$-$disciplinary individuals increases the level of creativity and establishes a common opinion. Each member offers

an alternative perspective to the problem and a potential solution to the task. In business today, innovation is a leading competitive advantage and cross$-$

functional teams promote innovation through a creative and collaborative process. Members of a cross$-$functional team need not be well versed in multi$-$

tasking per se$,$ but must be prepared to help out in different aspects of building an actual product as they are collectively responsible for their cross$-$functional

team duties as well as their normal day$-$to$-$day work tasks.

According to the statement, what is a key responsibility of each cross$-$functional team member?

Providing timely contributions of expertise

Helping others be their best

Completing projects on time

Organizing tasks