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What are some of the disadvantages of group work and teamwork? What should other team members do when they uncover a social loafer?

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This assignment discusses the disadvantages of group work and teamwork. It also discusses a social loafer.

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There are many disadvantages of group and teamwork. The first disadvantage is that not all students work in the same way. Some prefer to work independently and find it difficult to adapt to a team setting. Another disadvantage is that certain students or group members will not put forth the same effort or quality of work as others. In ...

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