Study on Theory of Group Development; Groups and Teams

This paper traces the evolution of Group development Theory beginning with the seminal work of Tuckman and thereafter. It gives an understanding how groups are formed and what stages of development they go through to accomplish their goals. It also gives an understanding of Gersick's punctuated equilibrium, that significantly impacts the pace at which groups' work, towards accomplishing their task. The paper also distinguishes between groups and teams. It gives an understanding of the theoretical development of group work process focussing on natural groups. The paper would kindle interest for empirical study of group development in natural groups in corporate environment