Handbook of Management Scales/Cross-functional teams

Cross-functional teams (alpha = 0.90) Description The authors identify key constructs related to supply chain management. Based on a systematic instrument develop process, they develop a set of reliable, valid, and unidimensional measurement scales. Items We collocate employees to facilitate cross-functional integration. (0.52) We coordinate joint planning committees with our suppliers. (0.75) We promote task force teams with our suppliers. (0.84) We share ideas and information with our supplier through cross-functional teams. (0.80) We use supplier involved ad hoc teams based on our strategic objectives. (0.74) Source Chen/Paulraj (2004): Towards a theory of supply chain management: the constructs and measurements. Journal of Operations Management, Vol. 22, No. 2, pp. 119–150