The termination of the groups activities may be

- The termination of the group’s activities may be triggered by:
1. When the group’s purpose has been fulfilled
2. When the group has failed to revitalize itself during the
performing stage
3. Other reasons include organizational downsizing, merging, or
bankruptcy
Roles Within Groups
1. Knowledge contributor
- A member who provides useful and valid information
2. Process observer
- Person looks at how the group functions
3. People supporter
- Person who assumes the role of people supporter who provides
emotional support to teammates and resolve conflicts.
4. Challenger
- Someone who confronts and challenge bad ideas to prevent
complacency.
5. Listener
- Person who listens to whatever ideas or proposals presented by any
member of the group.
6. Mediator
- Person who assumes the role of mediator.
7. Gatekeeper
- Person who makes sure that every member has the opportunity to
express his or her opinion.
8. Take-charge leader
- Person who assumes the role of the take-charge leader so that the
group can then move forward by defining its mission and
determining its objectives.
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Advantages of Groups
1. More inputs from various perspectives can be made available for effective
decision making.
2. Synergism is more likely when people work together as a group.
3. People in the groups are more supportive of decisions that were formulated
with their assistance.
4. It allows the efficient exchange of information for effective problem solving.
5. The opportunity for fulfilling the safety, affiliation, and esteem needs of group
members is made available.
6. Group members get mutual support from each other.
Disadvantages of Groups
1. Group activity is usually slower and more cumbersome because every
member has the opportunity to make contributions.
2. Group meetings are held to disseminate strictly routine data that could be
more efficiently conveyed in writing.
3. The group’s decision may be diluted by every member’s input, making the
decision ineffective.
4. Accountability is often a problem with group activity.
5. There are occasions when some member shirk responsibility and let other
members of the group do the work.
6. When the group is highly cohesive and motivated, outside criticism tends to
be ignored as group members look inward for reinforcement of each other’s
opinions.
Groupthink
It is defined as a deterioration of mental efficiency, reality testing, and moral
judgment in the interest of group cohesiveness.
How to Minimize Groupthink
1. Monitor group size into a non intimidating size
2. Encourage group leaders to play an impartial role by actively seeking input
from all members
3. Appointing a member to play the role of devil’s advocate
4. Using exercises that stimulate active discussion of diverse alternatives
without threatening the group.