Company a Is Planning to Set Up a "Virtual Team

question 44

Multiple Choice

Company A is planning to set up a "virtual team" for a project. Which of the following is the best advice for this team to be successful?

• A) Team members should be selected based on certain personal characteristics such as a collaborative mindset.
• B) All team members should understand advanced computer and telecommunications technology so that breakdowns in communication do not occur frequently.
• C) Team members should all have Skype accounts.
• D) Team members should not meet in person.

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Definitions:

Choosing A Channel

The process of selecting the most effective means of conveying a message, whether it be verbal, non-verbal, digital, or print media.

Encoding

The process of organizing ideas into a series of symbols, such as words and gestures, designed to communicate with a receiver.

Marital Disputes

Conflicts or disagreements between married partners, which can range from everyday disagreements to serious arguments that might require mediation.

Communication Problems

Issues that occur during the exchange of information between parties, leading to misunderstandings, confusion, or conflict.