April 7, 2010

Disadvantages of Working in Groups

What are some disadvantages of working in groups? Why do you consider these to be disadvantages?

Working in groups can be challenging because of the personalities involved in the group. In contrast to the positive aspect that individuals bring to a group they can also bring difficulties to the group. For a group to be successful the members must all be working toward the same goal and understand their individual roles in the process. Group members who are more concerned with their own personal agenda will not be as willing to contribute to the group success if they do not feel it meets their needs. In the same way if members do not agree with the direction the group is moving they may remove themselves from discussions or participation because they don't want to be associated with the group if it is going the wrong direction.

These disadvantages can be impossible to overcome if the members of the group do not realize the importance of everyone contributing. It may become necessary for group leaders to remind everyone of what the goal is and maybe adjust the goal if it is not agreed upon by all the members. If handled correctly these disadvantages can be turned into positives for the group.

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