Question

Which of the following is the most important reason why long-term virtual teams should meet in
person at the beginning of a project?
1. to sign a contract or other legal document
2. to encourage team members to learn everyone's name
3. to determine whether members will be able to get along
4. to facilitate the building of a relationship between team members

Answer 1

4. To facilitate the building of a relationship between team members.

Face‑to‑face meetings early in a long‑term virtual project build trust, shared understanding, social norms and rapport (nonverbal cues and informal interaction) that make later remote collaboration more effective. The other options are secondary or can be handled remotely.