The top management of an automobile company with branches across the country wants to replace in-person meetings for teams that work closely with each other with meetings in virtual worlds, to minimize travel time and costs. Make an argument for the superiority of in-person meetings, describing the disadvantages of the virtual method.

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Final Answer : Online methods such as IM and virtual worlds do not allow much communication of nonverbal information, which could pose a barrier to understanding. Participants may also be tempted to multitask, which reduces effectiveness. As the team members work together, the element of team bonding may be necessary to enhance performance. This may not be possible with a virtual method.

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