Technological changes and team environments are also contextual forces that influence workplace communication. Today, many organizations rely heavily on a team$-$based approach and technology to improve productivity and innovation. Familiarity with technology and team environments will make you a more effective employee and communicator.

Work teams help companies remain competitive in a global marketplace. Choose the selections from the list that best define effective work teams. Check all that apply.

Teams make employees feel that they are shaping their own jobs.

Teams allow underperforming workers to freeload.

Teams increase efficiency by eliminating layers of management.