Group and Problem Solving

Solving problem in a group manner is always one of the best techniques to come up with solutions for an issue. No matter what issue it could be, a contraversial issue or a corporate decision. Most of the corporate decisions are done with the autocratic style, where the decision of the company lies in the top-level management. However, in day-to-day college decisions, like coming up with ideas to write our research paper and report, it is usually done in a participative manner. This is where every member's decisions is counted and analyzed to whether it fits to the group's expectations.

Besides that, tasks as such is simply not easily achieved but attaining final decisions with help from everyone can always be way easier. Firstly, we always follow upon this saying "the more the merrier". This is somewhat true in some cases. In order to make the final decision, if every member in a group comes up with just an idea, there wouldn't be any problem in seeking the appropriate and suitable solution for that problem. This is because, each member might come up with their own very innovative ideas and perspectives that can surely solve an issue. However, ideas of the members can be an issues itself if it doesnt fit and match the expectations of other members. Picking the best solution out of many with the help and cooperation from every member would surely make things much more easier.

In addition, problem solving in groups can avoid any error. Making a decisions is always a very challenging task especially when it comes to dealing with every's members ideas as some might be offended that their ideas were not picked and some might not even bother to contribute, like said earlier cooperation would be a great help. As we all know, each and everyone of us have different mental abilities. One might be able to carry and do something the other might not be able to. This relates closely to the idea of correcting any errors in a decision. Other group member can alter and correct errors that will lead to a bad decision. In other words, accuracy will definitely be there. There will be a decrease in "silly mistakes".

Also, working in groups has an advantage of having greater resources to solve an issue. Resources in this context means knowledge and experience from the member's of that particular group. The decisions or solutions will definitely be of higher and better quality as members can work together to alter and mistakes and errors as well as contributing their individual ideas and thus, producing a very satisfying "master-piece".

Although working in group might seem very advantageous, but this is often a misconception because there are usually conflicts especially when it comes to decision-making. Like said earlier, some might be offended deeply. So being in a group also means you ought to motivate yourself towards open-mindedness and accepting your flaws with mould you into a perfect being! So do you have what it takes?

Compiled by Jasneeta Kaur Bhullar