THE ABILITY OF A MANAGER TO CREATE CROSS-FUNCTIONAL TEAMS AS A REQUEST FOR A NEW “KNOWLEDGE ECONOMY”

Abstract

The article notes that in the context of the development of the “knowledge economy”, the manager is required to know and master the mechanisms of intellectual management. Every modern manager must be on top of the new market situation and be able to respect the interests of the company and clients. The author notes that one of the factors for solving the assigned problems is the need to develop in a modern manager the ability to use the principle of cross-functionality in management practice and to acquire the skill of creating cross-functional teams to solve current problems. The author conveys an understanding of the principle of cross-functionality using drawings and the table method. In conclusion, it is emphasized that the leader’s transmission of cross-functional principles and corresponding values will lead the team to cohesion and a favorable internal team environment. At the same time, the degree of effectiveness of the manager is determined through the achievement of team productivity, employee satisfaction, productivity and other factors that can be identified using the necessary tools of tests and tasks.