Group, Teams and Tasks in the Organization: A Historical Escortion

Abstract

This paper theoretically examines the historical escortion of groups, teams and task in the organization. It discuses historical antecedents of groups, teams and task in the organization. The paper noted the group and team development in the organization has followed sequential order tracing from the Hawthorn experiment of lighting in1930 till date. The need to strategize ways and means to improve productivity, maximize profit and increase workers commitment instigates the constant and continuous review of groups, teams and task in the organization. The paper looked at the concept of groups, group formation, types and benefits of groups in the organization. It also considers the concept of team, team work and team building/development among others, as well as the task groups and teams perform in (their) organization. Thereby affecting their decision making process and the commitment level of the employees. In addition, sustainability of the benefits gained from groups, teams and task depends on the level of support given by the management, the commitment of every group and team members. The paper advices management of organization to understand the behaviour of groups, teams and task performed by its members and modify strategy to influence their behaviour towards aligning with the goals and objectives of the organization.