Title: Implementing a Team-Based Approach in a 1990s Internet Start-Up: A Case Study of Netscape Communications Corporation Author: [Your Name] Institution: [Your Institution] Course: [Course Name] Instructor: [Instructor Name] Date: [Date] Abstract This paper examines the implementation of a team-based approach in Netscape Communications Corporation, a pioneering internet start-up from the 1990s. As Netscape transitioned from a traditional hierarchical structure to a team-based model, several challenges emerged, including skill diversity, resistance to change, and conflicts within teams. This paper explores these challenges and offers solutions based on accepted Human Resource Development (HRD) practices. Through cross-training, change management, and revised performance measurement systems, Netscape addressed these issues to enhance productivity and reduce costs. The analysis demonstrates the critical role of HRD in navigating organizational change in dynamic industries. Implemen...