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Why is it valuable to work as a group to solve problems and is this skill relevant in the working world? Please describe in detail. 2-4 paragraphs

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Why is it valuable to work as a group to solve problems and is this skill relevant in the working world? Please describe in detail. 2-4 paragraphs

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Being able to work in a group is a highly desirable skill sought after in the business world. Group cohesion, or the ability of the group to keep personal egos and differences aside and work towards a common goal, is what is desired in many firms. This is so because many projects that business firms work on are extremely large, and need the combined skills and expertise of people from many different areas for successful completion.

Ego clashes and differences in opinions are very important in group dynamics. It is evident that not all people working in the group would have ...

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