Which of these is a potential advantage of cross-functional teams?

a. They help ensure that lines of responsibility remain distinct by keeping various functional areas within their own “silos.”

b. They can help companies overcome the isolating effects of individual departments working in their own “silos.”

c. They reduce costs by reducing the number of people needed on problem-solving teams and project teams.

d. They discourage the socializing that can make other teams so inefficient.