Which of the following statements is true of teams?
A. Teams work to accomplish a shared goal.
B. Great teams have individual "stars."
C. Teams comprise a minimum of five members.
D. Great teams work together only when the need arises.
Daria is a research analyst at Highend Inc. She works independently, without the need for a supervisor. When her team is offered a project, she sits with her team members to plan and organize the work. Each team member takes turns to undertake a different role. This helps them gain experience in every aspect of their work. Each team member is held accountable for his or her work, and every person works toward meeting the agreed deadline. In the given scenario, which of the following types of teams has been described?
A. Cross-departmental team
B. Functional team
C. Special-purpose team
D. Self-directed team