Which of the following would be an example of a virtual team?
A) A group of workers around the globe who coordinate their efforts through teleconferencing and email
B) A computer simulation of how employees might interact
C) A group of employees who have similar jobs, but who do not actually interact with one another
D) A group of employees in which one member does the majority of the work that is claimed by the team

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A virtual team is a group of individuals who work together across geographic and time boundaries, primarily using communication technology to collaborate. Choice A describes a group of workers who coordinate their efforts through teleconferencing and email, which fits the definition of a virtual team. Choice B describes a computer simulation, not a real team. Choice C describes a group of employees who do not interact with one another, which does not fit the definition of a team. Choice D describes a group in which one member does the majority of the work, which is not a characteristic of an effective team.

Which of the Following Would Be an Example of a Virtual