Instilling shared mental models in many cross-functional teams can often be challenging because of the

A) reluctance to agree on what the project is.
B) avoidance of revealing that each person has an opinion.
C) slow moving process of working in a cross-functional team.
D) resistance to cross-functional teams in organizations.
E) divergent backgrounds of the team members.

Shared Mental Models

A cognitive framework shared among members of a team or organization that helps in understanding, interpreting, and predicting the actions of others within that group.

Cross-functional Teams

Cross-functional teams are groups composed of members from different departments or areas of expertise, working together towards a common goal.

Divergent Backgrounds

The presence of varied cultural, educational, or professional histories among individuals within a group.