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The case study states: "Within the organisation, a high priority is placed on specialisation. Specific tasks are identified and assigned to individuals or teams who have been trained, or are qualified, to do these tasks". Furthermore, Retailer employs more than $18500$ permanent employees and some $6800$ temporary and casual workers are currently employed.

Also, according to Botha, Vrba and Smit $(2020),$ several factors influence the development of and effectiveness of groups and teams in organisations.

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Concerning the relevant variables associated with effective group$/$team functioning, explain how these group$/$team structures function within an organisational context. Make use of relevant examples from the case study to support your explanation.