Small Group - Chapter 4

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1. What are the advantages and disadvantages of open small group systems as opposed to closed small group systems?

Open small group systems allow outside influences to impact the group. This can be an advantage because it allows outside ideas to spark creativity in the group. It can also be a disadvantage when negative outside influences begin to take effect on the group, causing problems within the group.

In the same way, closed small group systems have both their advantages and disadvantages. They prevent negative factors from influencing the group, and may help keep the group more focused on their goals. The disadvantage would be when creativity and ideas are solely from the members of the group, instead of drawing inspiration and other influences from the outside.