Handbook of Management Scales/Cross-functional teams

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