Several types of committees can be used within an organizational structure. An ad hoc committee is created for a specific short-term purpose, such as reviewing the firm's employee benefits plan. A standing committee is a relatively permanent committee charged with performing some recurring task. A task force is a committee established to investigate a major problem or pending decision. Committees offer some advantages over individual action.
Several members are able to bring more information and knowledge to the task at hand.
Committees tend to make more accurate decisions and to transmit their results through the organization more effectively. There are also disadvantages to using committees. Committee deliberations take much longer than individual action.