An innovative tool for team development: the use of musical activity

Malka Tal-Shmotkin

International Journal of Applied Management Science, 2025, vol. 17, issue 3, 237-251

Abstract: This study explored a new method for creating an effective working team using a music-based task. The main hypothesis was that engagement in music making would relate to team effectiveness and team satisfaction. Undergraduate students participated in an experiment where they were given introductory explanations regarding musical terms. Their task included a performance of a short rhythm and a spontaneous composition of a melody for this rhythm. Each performing team was watched by observers. Supporting the study hypothesis, the ratings of the musical experience among performers were associated with self-perceived team effectiveness and team satisfaction. These associations, along with actual evaluations of team effectiveness and team satisfaction, were lower among observers than performers. The findings indicated the potential contribution of musical activity to team behaviour in organisations. They also suggested the need of team members to be actively involved in the musical task rather than stay in an observing role.

Keywords: team development; musical activity; music ensembles; team work; team effectiveness; team satisfaction. (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2025
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