What is meant by a cross$-$functional organization and why is it important for an organization to operate cross$-$functionally? In your answer, be sure to describe the implications of cross$-$functional operation for data collection, business intelligence and knowledge sharing.

$2.$ Describe the notion of a commodity as presented in IT Doesn$$t Matter. Why would Carr say the Tech discussed in $$Cloud Investments Fail to pay off$$ is in fact a commodity. Would Carr be surprised at the frustration experienced by companies regarding their Cloud investments? Explain why or why not using the New Rules for IT found at the end of the IT Doesn't matter reading.