Frank works in the city office of a large consulting firm. Joe, Steve and Michele work in a branch office in a northwest suburb. Joan and David work in a branch office in an eastern suburb. When these people collectively work on problems and try to figure out solutions that they all can accept, they sit down at their computer terminals and communicate with each other through a special software program that guides their discussion. These people are operating as:
A) a free riding group.
B) task-focused problem solvers.
C) a virtual team.
D) an informal group.
E) a human network.

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The individuals described are operating as a virtual team, as they are working together from different locations through the use of technology (a special software program) to communicate and collaborate on solving problems.

Frank Works in the City Office of a Large Consulting