Sylvia is a member of a team that uses e-mail, instant messaging, and blogging to communicate. Although she sees members of her team on breaks and at lunch, Sylvia does not interact with them face-to-face in a professional setting. Sylvia's team can best be described as a:
A) project team.
B) global team.
C) focus group.
D) virtual team.
E) self-directed team.

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Sylvia's team relies on electronic communication methods and does not interact face-to-face in a professional setting, which is the hallmark of a virtual team. A virtual team is a group of individuals who collaborate and communicate primarily through technology, rather than meeting in person.

Sylvia Is a Member of a Team That Uses E-Mail