The
Advantages of Group Problem-solving and why it is Critical to the Success of
Organization’ Wide Quality Improvement
Solving problems in a group is one of
the great approaches to tackling issues. The circumstances that this method
works include: when there are a lot of problems involving more than one person,
when there are problems where there is no a straightforward answer and in
situations where the involved are committed to the solution. And a time it is
more appropriate than the solution itself. Thus in practice there are an
increasing number of one or another of these circumstances as the key making
the group solving become significant as a strategy for improvement. Group
problem-solving offers real advantages when used in right conditions and with
correctly equipped people (DuBrin, 2012). The group problem-solving advantages
include.
The amplified risk taking due to shared
duty makes the individuals take risk willingly. And from the group discussions
assists the set to be realistic in risk assessments that are related to the
particular course of action (Laughlin, 2011).Reduced bias: In reaching at decisions
at a group, shared duties can inspire some individuals to discover more ideas
looking unrealistic to change ways of doing things. The individual biases can
be challenged by a group and also the group anxiety can make an individual to
acknowledge that transformation is needed (DuBrin, 2012).
Higher commitment when a group with a
common and agreed goals with every individual to achieve an emotion of
recognition and self-determination through a group’s contribution to finding a
solution makes each feel a great dedication to a thriving implementation
(Robson,2002).
Improved communication: When .affected people
with the problem or the involved in finding a solution, learn why and how a
certain solution was selected. Also, individuals with relevant knowledge to a
problem share their knowledge straight in solving a problem in group participation
(Smith, 2008).
Better solutions: Individual groups
bring a variety of ideas, skills and knowledge in problem-solving Thus, forming
a stimulating communication of different ideas that result in an improved class
of solutions.
Cross-fertilization: The sharing of
ideas act as an incentive in, encouraging persons to discover ideas that
wouldn’t consider otherwise.
Greater output as many people is
involved in participation, with different experiences, values, knowledge and
points of view. Thus, a great amount and diversity of ideas of problem solving
are created (Smith, 2008).
References
DuBrin,
A. J. (2012). Essentials of management. Mason, Ohio:
South-Western/Thomson Learning.
Laughlin, P. (2011). Group
problem solving. Princeton, N.J.: Princeton University Press.
Robson,
M. (2002). Problem-solving in groups. Aldershot, Hampshire, England:
Gower.
Smith,
G. F. (2008). Quality problem solving. Milwaukee, Wis: ASQ Quality
Press.
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