Question

Compared to traditional teams, it is generally a greater challenge for virtual teams to
1. retain trust during the period its members work together.
2. set productivity goals
3. establish and meet individual deadlines.
4. keep relationships professional and respectful.

Answer 1

1. retain trust during the period its members work together.

Reason: virtual teams lack face‑to‑face interaction and rich nonverbal cues, so trust is harder to build and easier to erode. Clear goals and deadlines can be enforced with tools and processes, and professionalism can be supported by norms and moderation, but establishing and maintaining interpersonal trust is typically the greatest challenge.