When a team that has never worked together collaborates on communication efforts,

A) it's important to give members time to bond before getting down to business.
B) there isn't time for team members get to know one another-work should begin immediately.
C) you should expect poor results.
D) members should always meet in person and never rely on meeting technologies.
E) members should avoid trying to reach consensus, since it is nearly impossible.

Answer: A
Explanation: A) Teams typically evolve through a number of phases on their way to becoming productive. One commonly used model identifies the phases a problem-solving team goes through as it evolves. The first one is orientation. Team members socialize, establish their roles, and begin to define their task or purpose. Team-building exercises and activities can help teams break down barriers and develop a sense of shared purpose. For geographically dispersed virtual teams, creating a "team operating agreement" that sets expectations for online meetings, communication processes, and decision-making can help overcome the disadvantages of distance. New teams can provide extraordinary results and reach a consensus if allowed to evolve.