Activity: Why do groupwork fail?

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In the discussion forum below, share some reasons you think causes group work to fail.

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by Bongekile Ncala -
The ground rules for the group work is to have a focused purpose stated clearly. Then have tasks assigned with the time frame. Then compliment and motivate those that are efficient and on time with objectives delivery. Sometimes group work fails because of poor communication amongst project leader and members.
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by kayla venter -

1. Team members fail to respond to messages.
2. Team members leave all the work that needs to be done to fellow teammates.
3. when they don't value the contributions each member makes

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by Thato Mohlathe -
1. Team members leave all the work that needs to be done to the fellow teammates.
2. Team members fail to respond to messages.
3. When they don't value the contributions each members make.
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by F SHONGWE -
1. team members fail to respond to messages
2. they leave work needed to be done by teamworks
3. they dont value the contribution each member makes
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by IKGETHENG PHELADI SELATOLE MAREBANE -
yeah poor communication can make it fail, unclear expectations and technological issues. even when other team members may contributes less than others leading to an uneven workload.
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by Jamin Nathan Booysen -
1. Team members fail to respond to messages.
2. Team members leave all the work that needs to be done to fellow teammates.
3. when they don't value the contributions each member makes
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by Agnes Mokgahla Matsimela -
Lack of proper communication from team members
Late replies or totally no responds from members when question is asked
Some members are failing to acknowledge other`s point of view
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by SALOME MASHIMBYE MASHIMBYE -
1.Group work fail because some people do not want to contribute they just write other peoples opinion like they are.

2. Some group member take information from ChatGPT which sometimes they do not verify it

3. People do not want to apply their critical thinking skills they want to be spoon fed
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by Mahlodi Mothapo -
The group should be for a specific purpose. Only related information should be communicated. Group should be managed by specific individual. Set rules for the group, such as posting times if for work purpose. Groups fails as some use to show off and some communicate unrelated information.
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by SONICA DARLINGTON -
1. Team members fail to respond to messages.
2. Team members leave all the work that needs to be done to fellow teammates.
3. when they don't value the contributions each member makes.
4. Divide tasks between team members then work will get done.
5. Should always respond positive and be approachable in the group.
6. Always be respectful towards team members.
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by Deleted user -
not all team members complete their work leaving a larger work scope for the remaining members
not all team members collaborate and give ideas
not all team members respond to the messages and not give reasons for this
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by S HADEBE -

1.Some don't participate they only view and read messages


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by JANE RASEKOKA -
groupwork might fail due to disrespect between the members in the group, disagreement between the members or mainly because the group members refuse to listen to each other and are underestimating each other
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by Nabeela Khan -
1. Team members delegate all of the job to their fellow teammates.
2. When they disregard the efforts made by each team member.
3. Assign duties to team members so that work gets done.
4. Must always be approachable and have an optimistic attitude.
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by S PUNGULA -
group work is there to motivate others in order to not feel lonely as we are doing online learning also to encourage others to push hard on their schoolwork as others. it actually helps people to understand better with different explanations and thoughts
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by CONSTANCE SHOKANE -
1. Lack of trust.
2. fear of conflict.
3. lack of commitment.
4. fear of responsibility.
5. inattention to results.
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by SCHERISE NIKITA O'KELLY -
The group should have a purpose, and if they are not working together the group will fail.
Fights about who does what and if there is no group leaders to lead.
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by NATASHA COETZER -
Not working together
Someone taking lead and being bossy
Some just along for an easy ride while doing no work at all.
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by Anke Stoltz -
The foundation rules for group work are to have a clearly stated concentrated purpose. Then assign assignments with time constraints. Then, commend and motivate those that are efficient and on time in achieving their goals. Group work might fail due to insufficient communication between the project leader and members.
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by Anushka Olivier -
Everybody needs to do their part in ther group
listen to everybody's opinions
resect each other
set time lines
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by REFILOE MOTAUNG -
Group works, fail due non participation of other group members, other group members not available for group discussions.
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by Zenande Memela -
1. Lack of Clear Goals and Roles: When group members are unclear about the project goals or their individual roles and responsibilities, it can lead to confusion, duplication of efforts, or tasks being left incomplete. Without clear direction, the group may struggle to stay focused and achieve the desired outcomes.
2. Communication Issues: Poor communication is a significant factor in group work failure.
3. Unequal Participation and Contribution: If some group members are not actively participating or not contributing their fair share of work, it can create an imbalance and hinder the progress of the project
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by A JANSE VAN RENSBURG -
The reasons are;
Groups can not decide one one idea and conflict is started.
Some people in the group does not do their part and causes others to fail in group.
Members does not respond to any messages and does not care about the group or project
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by THATO WILLIAM MOHLAKOANA -

1.In group work there's always a misunderstanding.

2.People always get misconceptions.

3.The group work don't last for too long.

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by Patience Gosego Obuseng -
a)Team members fail to respond to messages.
b)Team members leave all the work that needs to be done to fellow teammates
c) when they don't value the contributions each member makes.
d)Divide tasks between team members then work will get done.
e)Should always respond positive and be approachable in the group.
6. Always be respectful towards team members.
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by LUCIA LETSOALO -
1. Team members fail to respond to messages.
2. Lack of trust.
3. lack of commitment.
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by HELENA ALBERTHA BARNARD -
  1. Lack of Communication: Ineffective communication can lead to confusion. Ground rule: Maintain open and clear communication about tasks, goals, and progress.
  2. Uneven Participation: When some members contribute more than others, it causes imbalance. Ground rule: Ensure everyone's active involvement and distribute tasks fairly.
  3. Conflict and Disagreements: Differences can lead to conflicts. Ground rule: Encourage respectful discussions and find solutions through collaboration.
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by NANCY SANDISIWE SWAARTBOOI -
* Group members not pitching effort in the work.
* Group members not listening to each others inputs and ideas.
*Team members not prioritizing the project.
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by SHENAY JANKEYPERSHAD -
Lack of communication: When group members don't communicate effectively, it can lead to misunderstandings, conflicts, and delays.
Unclear roles and responsibilities: When group members don't understand their roles and responsibilities, it can lead to confusion and frustration.
Lack of accountability: When group members don't feel accountable for their work, they may not put in the effort required to succeed.
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by MMASUTANE CICILIA PHAKA -
Group works fails because of the short tie used for topic discussion,Most of 5e students have different life challenges whereas on the other side are to complete tasks provided for them by the tutors.
Time frame are too short and the information sharing is slowly because of the resources and loadshadding that also affect the networks systems.
As we finished writing final exams we as students happens to leave or drop the education program and relax as we are not informed about the continuation of the programs and it's importance.
This is like at high schools were by school closure means drop off school material and wait for for new program or study material
A proper understanding should be emphasized during the orientation regarding the academic systems and the continuation processed or programs.
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by Deleted user -
Work is not evenly divided amongst members.
There is a lack of interest and communication.
Failure to manage time wisely.
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by Deleted user -
Group members not responding when response is needed.
Group members must share content related to the group
There should only be 1 individual responsible for that group
Team members to all be respectful
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by Bontleng Virginia Mosinki -
1. Groups fail if there is no clear communication.
2. Intimidating others will lead to a lack of interest and fear of sharing one's thoughts.
3. Using a group for a personal advantage.
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by Deleted user -
I think what causes the group work to fail is because every member is depending on other member to do all the work so that they can relax.
To help eliminate that, group members must put ground rules such as every member must come with information, every member must put the same effort as everyone and lastly they should be there when presentations takes place
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by Deleted user -
1. Admins not fit to lead the group
2. Group rules are not strict enough to control what is discussed and the manner of communication
3. Group Members are not educated about how to communicate effectively using social media.
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by ITUMELENG HELLEN KHOZA -
Lack or respect towards one another, lack of interaction in the group and not being committed to the relevant content at hand.
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by Deleted user -
The group should be for a specific reason. Everyone should post accordingly. When everyone has joined the group, a set of rules should be sent on the groups
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by Deleted user -
Team members are to lazy to work on their part of the task.
They failed to respond to messages
Group work fail to team members being mean and disrespectful towards each other
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by Deleted user -
1. Group members fail to respond to messages.
2. Some group members leave all the work that needs to be done to fellow teammates.
3. When some don't value the contributions other members make.
4. Mambers dont divide tasks between team members.
5. Some dont always respond positively in the group.
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by Deleted user -
group work fail when member of the group break some ground rules.

1. share content related the task.
2. cite from verified sources
3. do not underestimate other group members, be polite and respectful.

most group work fail because some member may think that they are superior that other and tend to undermie the views of the other group members.
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by Deleted user -
Group work fails because people lack the patience to learn from each another, they fail to communicate respectfully toward each other and they become emotional instead of being professional and putting their differences aside to complete the tasks required of them.
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by Deleted user -
when team members fail to respond to massages
When they don't take deadline seriously
respect to each other and listen to the fellow team members idea.
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by EMILY SMANGELE KHUMALO -
Groupwork fails because most of the time people do not participate so growth for governing a group should be give everyone a topic to report on set clear submission dates everyone should be accountable for their own work and we should evaluate each other's work respectfully
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by Vincent Henn -
People are lazy and insecure by nature, meaning that they either try to do as little as possible and pass most of the work onto the other members of the group or that they are too shy to contribute as they feel their work and ideas will not be worthwhile to share (while not being the case at all).
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by Deleted user -
I believe poor communication is one of the main reasons why group work tends to fail. Also lack of resources or lack of understanding the available resources is another reason. Thirdly, a lack of trust in each other can be another reason why group work can fail.
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by W SELLING -
Group work can fail due to the following reasons:
  • Lack of participation from one or more members that can break group morale.
  • Members not understanding what exactly is required of them within their role.
  • Lack of communication within the group.
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by Deleted user -
Lack of discipline among the group members. No consistency and no one holds each other accountable when another group member does not follow through with their commitment
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by Kavita Behara -
1. Poor Communication
2. Lack of Accountability
3. Mismatched Team Dynamics
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by R WILLIAMS -
only related information should be discussed
people refuse to work as a group and cause problems within the group
failure to respond on the group
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by LEE-ANNE STALMEESTER -
Groupwork fail because there is people who shares personal stuff. They are disrespecting each other in the groups. Group members fail to keep by the rules.
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by M RAMAKAU -
Other people are not dedicated to doing the work, some depend on others to do everything, while others are there but clueless most of the time. This causes everyone to think that eventually someone will do it and then at the end no one actually does it.
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by LINETH ZWANE -
Many groups fail because of lack of cooperation and respect amongst the team members . Other people are introverts they find it hard to work with other people , even though there are ground rules ,others don't feel a need to adhere to them and that causes their group to fail drastically.
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by MARIA MOCHE BARNARD -
members of the team fail to respond to messages
team members don't do any work at all and leave it for other team members to do
they do not value fellow team members contributions
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by S MHLALUKA -
I think group work fail when the is lack of communication and when others don't value other people's opinions they want only their voices to be heard
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by S MOGANO -
there are people who need to be begged to do their part. people expect the smart person to do the work all alone. no one has a clue about what they have to do and the work is not distributed equally
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by LOVEDELIA PLEASURE ZODWA MNGOMEZULU -
team work fails when there is poor communication and collaboration between members of the group. When there is a lack of productivity or failure to delegate work within the team thus creating an imbalance of equality.
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by Mandisa Queen Rampedi -
Lack of respect for one another causes group work to fail
There should be no negative comments on certain members or the information they bring forth
Equality should be shown
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Re: Activity: Why do groupwork fail?

by JAN-HENDRIK ELS -
- Lack of effective communication tools or platforms
- Unequal distribution of workload leading to resentment within the team
- Inability to establish a shared vision or common goal for the project
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by Nkululeko Kumako -
1. Team members fail to respond to messages.
2. Team members leave all the work that needs to be done to fellow teammates.
3. when they don't value the contributions each member makes.
4. Divide tasks between team members then work will get done.
5. Should always respond positive and be approachable in the group.
6. Always be respectful towards team members.
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by Lindokuhle Innocent Shabalala -
The reason group work fails is that there's no focus and direction and people do as they please no ground rule on communication and each member playing a part in completing the task we have as a group. To have a successful group that can perform well there must be designated task for each member, deadline to submit each members part, and some basic communication.
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by M MACQUENA -
1 There's not enough input from members
2 Poor communication
3 Failing to align on roles and timing
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by ORATILE MMAMFOLO MOTAUNG -
things that would cause a group to fail is lacking of respect ,posting offensive content and bullying Wich can cause people to leave the group
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by Samra Fisher -
Group work fail because their is no management and one person need to contribute 70 percent while others contribute 30 percent . Group should only be for the purpose it was created .Also many cases lack of communication
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by SNENHLANHLA ENGEL MHLONGO -
When we are not combine as students no matter what qualification you are doing ovias it's won't work at all.
When there is a lack of dedication nothing will go right.
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by NINA JOY OVERMEYER -
1. Group members share irrelevant information.
2. Group members do not communicate clearly.
3. Lack of participation.
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by TSHEPISO MAROLE DITSE -
1. Team members fail to respond to messages.
2. Team members leave all the work that needs to be done to fellow teammates.
3. when they don't value the contributions each member makes.
4. Divide tasks between team members then work will get done.
5. Should always respond positive and be approachable in the group.
6. Always be respectful towards team members.
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by A DLAMINI -
People do not respond to what is asked
Some students undermine others opinion
How other students ask or share some information
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by M SEBATI -
lack of participation
when some members don't value the contributions of other members
being disrespectful and mean towards each other.
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by B MPAPELA -
They let others do all the work
They don't respond nor participate in group work
Poor communication
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by Puleng Mguga -
Lack of communication, no ground rules to follow, failing to collaborate and co-operate with each other
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by KARABO MOKUBUNG -
What causes group work to fail is team members who fail to participate.
Team members do not reply to questions or messages.
team members who do not value the contributions made by each member.
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by Dohne Pennacchini -
Some members would work harder than others allowing others to become lazy
Ideas from one another might differ thus causing some members to become upset if their ideas were not chosen
Members do not attend important gatherings or meetings
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by BOMGANE MBUNDU -
Dividing the work and assigning an individual in a certain task
Disrespect
Time management

The group should have a purpose, and if they are not working together the group will fail.
Fights about who does what and if there is no group leaders to lead.
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by BONGIWE ANJELKA MANDLANZI -
Silent members who rely on others without putting any effort
Having personal issues with group members and letting them affect the group as a whole
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by P STRUWIG -
Group work might fail if; not everyone is pulling their own weight and making a valuable contribution to the team, if time is not sent wisely and members engage in personal matters and entertainment rather than focusing on the topic. All group members must put in equal time and effort and also not overdo their part to catch shine and take all the credit, credit must also be divided equally. All members must have the same mindset of determination an dedication otherwise the team will fail.
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by I BOTES -
1.Some team members do not take part , they leave the work to the other team members
2.They fail to respond to messages or respond last minute
3.Lack of Communication between team members
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by B HONEYWILL -
Members fail to communicate properly.
Some members do not pull their weight and leave to work to the other members of the group.
Do not listen to members insights and contributions to the project.
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by NOMATHEMBA MASHUDU EAGLET MATHEBULA -
The major failure of group works is the lack of participation from group members.
1. All group members should share their ideas during group discussions
2. Divide the group into 2 and have each part represent their share of the workload
3. Remove all members who are not participating in group work
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by E JAMES -
1. People rely on other team members to do most of the work and still get the credit.
2. The group doesn't have the same goal in mind.
3. Personal Differences get in the way and some may not contribute out of those feelings.
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by N SIGUDU -
Disrespect.
Ideas of other students are not taken into consideration.
Lack of communication skills.
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by MESTAS BOTHA -
group work is there to motivate others in order to not feel lonely as we are doing online learning also to encourage others to push hard on their schoolwork as others.
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by THEMBALETHU LUNGELO MAGUBANE -
Group work fails when people lose focus and forget what they are supposed to do, lack of motivation, lack of communication,not able to value each members contribution
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by T MOLEFE -
when people focus on irrelevant information
members fail to communicate with respect
when they don't value the contributions of each member and undermine one's opinion.
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by R RUNGASAMY -
*The group is not properly coordinated.
*Bullying or aggressive replies can lead to intimidation and some members may longer want to participate.
*Some individuals are more reserved than others and therefore do not give their full potentials.
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by C VENTER -
Lack of Communication:
Ineffective or insufficient communication among group members can lead to misunderstandings.

Unequal Participation:
If some group members contribute significantly more or less than others, it can lead to dissatisfaction.

Unclear Goals and Roles:
If group members are unsure about their individual roles or the overall goals of the project, it can result in confusion.
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by ANNELI IGNA FOUCHE -
Group projects fail because all members do not contribute equally. All need to take responsibility for their own part in the project.
Respectful communication is important.
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by MASHUDU DZIDZIMANE -
Team members leave all the tasks that need to be done by team work.
Sufficient or poor communication in the group.
By not taking others opinion in a group.
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by BIANCA PRETORIUS -
One person ends up doing all the work due to others not pitching in.
Their is little communication.
Divided work load is not completed.
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by LUCIA MASEGO DINAKE -
1. SOME MEMBERS MIGHT ACTUALLY SWORED TO EACH EACH.
2. NO COMMUNICATION PEOPLE TAKES FOREVER TO RESPONDS.
3.THERE MIGHT BE DISRECPECTFUL MEMBERS ON THE GROUP.
4. SOME REASONS IS BECAUSE OF THE PRESSSURE GETTING IN THE GROUP.
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by Jade Romy Derby -
They don’t respond to one another. They leave things for the last minute. Not everyone does their work , leaving more work for the rest .
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by Lebogang Victoria Mmadi -
Group work usually fails because some students are not willing to put in effort to get the work done and sometimes its because there's no leader, leading the group in the direct manner.
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by M MOONSAMY -
Can cause conflict between group members.
Unequal participation from students.
Students may avoid the task.
Can be extremely time-consuming.
Individual needs are dominated by the needs of the group.
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by F XULU -
When they don't value each other's contribution, team members failing to participate in a given task, Respect
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by Nungo Mushowe -
when team members do not want to participate
when group members disaggree to one another
when they dont reply to text messages to avoid participating
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by Sophia Kilian -
1. Lack of Communication: Ineffective communication can lead to misunderstandings, misinterpretations, and conflicting goals among group members. Without clear communication channels and regular updates, tasks may be duplicated or overlooked, leading to inefficiency and frustration.

2. Poor Coordination and Organization: When there's a lack of coordination and organization within the group, members may struggle to allocate tasks effectively, set realistic deadlines, or track progress. This can result in delays, missed deadlines, and incomplete or subpar work.

3. Unequal Participation: Unequal participation occurs when some group members contribute more than others, leading to resentment, frustration, and a sense of unfairness. This imbalance can undermine teamwork, hinder collaboration, and result in suboptimal outcomes for the project.
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by MASHUDU DZIDZIMANE -
It fails because other members of the group don't wanna participate in that group and they ended up influencing other group members not to participate
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by Lebohang Peggy Dladla -
Disrespect amongst team mates.
Not listening to one other, acting smart and belittling other team mates.
Lack of concentration
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by MASHUDU DZIDZIMANE -
Causes of group work to fail is when other members refused to do what other group members are doing which will result in that group to fail cause they are refusing to participate with other members of a group
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by L WILLEMSE -
Group work can fail because of various of reasons. Reasons like:
Bad communication
If it ends up that all the tasks are done by one person of the group, and not everyone contributed to it.
There may be disrespect between the group members.
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by A HERMANUS -
tasks are not delegated properly
not everyone shares their ideas in the group
the team might not work well together due to bad leadership skills, or some being being a non-participant
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by Veranique Randy Pennings -
Not everyone in the group participate. They only read the messages and don't respond.
Only certain members provides ideas while others don't even try.
Most members leave the work to their fellow teammates.
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by Princess Lukhele -
They fail because they dont have ground rules.

1. Respect everyone in the group and be polite

2. Do not post your personal stuff in the group

3. No posting in the group after 18:00

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Re: Activity: Why do groupwork fail?

by Bernedean Helen Manjate -
Others do not contribute as much as the rest. Sometimes one person has to carry the entire group and all the work.
Team members do not check and respond to emails on time.
Some members lack commitment and responsibility.
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Re: Activity: Why do groupwork fail?

by Nonjabulo Mavimbela -
1. Individuals should focus on their tasks
2. Everyone should play their part
3. Give 100% effort to the group assignment
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Re: Activity: Why do groupwork fail?

by Keitumetse Bonolo Moloto -
Reasons I think causes group work to fail is:
1. Not will to listening to other people's pointers and what the have to about what is being discussed.
2. Miscommunication or no communication at all
3. Having a group within the group. This means excluding other when something is being discussed.
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Re: Activity: Why do groupwork fail?

by AMOGELANG MOSUPYE -
The ground rules for the group work is to have a focused purpose stated clearly. Then have tasks assigned with the time frame. Then compliment and motivate those that are efficient and on time with objectives delivery. Sometimes group work fails because of poor communication amongst project leader and members
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Re: Activity: Why do groupwork fail?

by Faith Jackson -
1. When everyone should have been contributing, only half has done their job and the rest are just riding along
2. The group was only created for the purpose of the project, but some people have deciding that it would just be another playground to catch up things other than work and to joke around with their friends
3. We were suppose to be kind with each other and some people do the opposite, like bully the rest of the group into doing the work for them which makes work unpleasant
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Re: Activity: Why do groupwork fail?

by R MAHLANGU -
Other team members fail to participate
poor communications
conflicts
luck of respect and commitment
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Re: Activity: Why do groupwork fail?

by SYED REHANA ALAMGIR -
Not everyone participate in group works that is why they fail. The rules are not followed when groups members fall out of topics and discuss things that have nothing to do with the task at hand. Time is not managed properly causing delays in the task that needs to be done ,also when group members don't value each others opinions.
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Re: Activity: Why do groupwork fail?

by Storm Christine van der Merwe -
1. Not doing your part which was assigned to you in the relevant timeframe
2. Not offering to assist where someone has specified that they are struggling
3. Not sharing ideas and concepts that would be valuable to the topic and not participating at all
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Re: Activity: Why do groupwork fail?

by LEHLOGONOLO ROSE BALENDA MAMOGALE -

1.Divide tasks between team members then work will get done.
2.Should always respond positive and be approachable in the group.
3.Always be respectful towards team members.

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Re: Activity: Why do groupwork fail?

by T CLAASSEN -
Not everyone is available at the same time
one is doing all the work
some do work slower than others
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Re: Activity: Why do groupwork fail?

by L CLOETE -
Everyone has different opinions
No one want to do the work
Some are not availible
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Re: Activity: Why do groupwork fail?

by N FRENZEL -
when people don't put in the same amount of effort
when responding slowly
not organising or delegating
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Re: Activity: Why do groupwork fail?

by KGOTHATSO HELLEN LEGONG -
Reasons that causes group work to fail.
1.Poor communication
2. Insufficient resources:Be the first one to add your personal experience
3. Unresolved conflicts
4. Criticizing others people's ideas.
5.Lack of self- awareness
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Re: Activity: Why do groupwork fail?

by Candis Mbambo -
Some group members will take advantage of other people that are willing to learn. They would not participate in any event that involves sharing ideas and information, they’d just get marks for literally sitting and doing nothing.
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Re: Activity: Why do groupwork fail?

by Mercy Mosibudi Moagi -
People tend to share irrelevant and unrelated things in the groups. There's no respect each one is busy occupied by their own things. Late replies and favoritism.
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Re: Activity: Why do groupwork fail?

by SANUSHA SHAMDUTT -
1. Team members neglect to acknowledge or reply to messages.
2. Team members shift the entirety of tasks onto their fellow teammates.
3. They demonstrate a lack of appreciation for the efforts and contributions of each team member.
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Re: Activity: Why do groupwork fail?

by Masabatha Mahlatji -
1.lack of communication
2.Team members don't participate.
3.Team members get lazy to complete tasks
4.Lack of respect
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Re: Activity: Why do groupwork fail?

by S BALOYI -
The main reason teams fail is due to a lack of trust, and trust can be broken down into two components: character and competence. Rules suitable for a team .Arrive on time for meetings or inform the team leader if you're going to be late or absent. During meetings, only one person may speak at a time. If presenting a problem, try to present a viable solution. Team members can inform team leaders if work will be late or early.
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Re: Activity: Why do groupwork fail?

by NDZALAMA ASSER KHUBAYI -
1. Team members fail to respond to messages.
2. Team members leave all the work that needs to be done to fellow teammates.
3. when they don't value the contributions each member makes
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Re: Activity: Why do groupwork fail?

by N RAMOVHA -
1. Team members fail to respond to messages.
2. Team members leave all the work that needs to be done to fellow teammates.
3. when they don't value the contributions each member makes
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Re: Activity: Why do groupwork fail?

by Shaun Mark Brink -
Bad communication, no attending on time, giving false information or data, not respecting other group members feedback.
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Re: Activity: Why do groupwork fail?

by Ethan Robin Padayachee -
Poor delivery of information
Lack of intention within the group
Lack of collaboration within the group
Poor communication skills amongst the group
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Re: Activity: Why do groupwork fail?

by Bontle Chaphole -
1. Team members fail to respond to messages.
2. Team members leave all the work that needs to be done to fellow teammates.
3. when they don't value the contributions each member makes.
4. Divide tasks between team members then work will get done.
5. Should always respond positive and be approachable in the group.
6. Always be respectful towards team members.
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Re: Activity: Why do groupwork fail?

by R Claassen -
group work fails because not everybody is participating, they are not all putting in equal effort, there is no communication between group members
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Re: Activity: Why do groupwork fail?

by Thato Maleka -
They don't give each other chances.
Members not participating.
Lack of respect in the group.
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Re: Activity: Why do groupwork fail?

by Tekano Beyonce Kotelo -
Group works tend to fail because others may not be participating in the group, some don’t value the opinions of other group members and other group members do not listen they just want to be the ones in charge
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Re: Activity: Why do groupwork fail?

by Tidimalo Matebesi -
Team members do not completes tasks assigned to them
Everyone wants to be the leader of the group
Lack of listening skills
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Re: Activity: Why do groupwork fail?

by Masekgo Ayanda Nqubane -
Group dynamics can lead to conflict and disrespect among members, but the main reason of groupwork failure is when members undervalue and refuse to listen to one another.
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Re: Activity: Why do groupwork fail?

by KARABO ELIZA NGOMEZULU -
Group work usually fails because some dont participate in the group, they undermine others, they want only their opinions to be heard, they wanna rule in the group and insults and disrespecting one another
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Re: Activity: Why do groupwork fail?

by Ruan van Rensburg -
1. Team members fail to respond to messages.
2. Team members leave all the work that needs to be done to fellow workers.
3. When they do not value each contribution each member makes
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Re: Activity: Why do groupwork fail?

by Omphile Ingrid Botlholo -
Team members fail to respond to the group.
Should always respond positively
Team members leave all the work that needs to be done to fellow teammates
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Re: Activity: Why do groupwork fail?

by P TLOWANA -
Some members in the group do not participate in the project
Some members bring other peoples work and claim that its theirs
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Re: Activity: Why do groupwork fail?

by Sisty Mogosoana -
1. Some do not respond or comment.
2. Posting things that are not related to the group.
3. Disrespecting other people in a group.
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Re: Activity: Why do groupwork fail?

by Victoria Elizabeth Schmidt -
Group members don't always get a long, which may cause conflict. Some people in a group don't pull their weight which leads to work not being done and a bad grade.
rule 1: everyone should split the work of the project up so that its easier to do.
rule 2: everyone should ensure that their part of the work is done.
rule 3: everyone must participate and help when a member is struggling.
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Re: Activity: Why do groupwork fail?

by Nomfundo Jali -
1.a lack of trust and opportunities to build it
2.rewards that appeal to individuald rather than the team
3.a misunderstanding of a team context
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Re: Activity: Why do groupwork fail?

by FELICIA PAILE -
they fail when they feel uncomfortable
they fail when members engage in dysfunctional or unproductive behavior
and they fail when they think they're on the same page but the reality is they're not
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Re: Activity: Why do groupwork fail?

by M NCAPHAYI -
group work fails because members are irrelevant and are not paying enough attention to the ongoing project
sometimes lack of communication causes group members to fail to be on the same page which results in failure
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Re: Activity: Why do groupwork fail?

by Keisha-lee Basjan -
.1.They disrespectful towards one another and think more about themselves than other people
2.Failing to respond on time or selecting a time to communicate,meaning all the questions will be left unanswered and people will be clueless as to what to do
3.Time management and using of words can lead to failure if done wrongly
There should be rules set up in order for the group to not fail in it's duties if I can call it that
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Re: Activity: Why do groupwork fail?

by ANELE MIYA -
1: If the leader of the group work doesn't want to listen to others opinions it will fail because sharing is caring.
2. If the members of the group work have their favorites Pupils, Candidates or Colleagues that they prefer to listen, the group will fail.

3. If they criticizes one another and don't have respect for each other or don't even understand the word GROUP WORK surely they will fail.

Group work is about sharing and gathering information to achieve a common goal.
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Re: Activity: Why do groupwork fail?

by N MOOS -
group work fails simple because the members of the group do not collaborate with each other, lack of communication can lead to the grouping failing and lastly lack of trust
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Re: Activity: Why do groupwork fail?

by M NXUMALO -
1. Team members leave all the work that needs to be done to fellow teammates.
2. when they don't value the contributions each member makes.
3. Divide tasks between team members then work will get done.
4. Should always respond positive and be approachable in the group.
5. Always be respectful towards team members.
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Re: Activity: Why do groupwork fail?

by Oratile Resegofetse Millicent Mocumi -
1. Team members fail to respond to messages.
2. Team members leave all the work that needs to be done to fellow teammates.
3. when they don't value the contributions each member makes
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Re: Activity: Why do groupwork fail?

by Seemole Hellen Chuene -
Reasons I think causes group work to fail.

1. Lack of Communication:
Ensure everyone communicates clearly and regularly.
2. Unclear Roles:
Clearly define and assign roles and responsibilities.
3. Poor Time Management:
Set deadlines and manage time effectively.
4. Conflict Ignored:
Address conflicts as soon as possible and professionally.
5. Not Staying On-Topic:
Keep discussions focused on the project.
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Re: Activity: Why do groupwork fail?

by L KHUMALO -
Group work fail because of lack of communication and poor respect for someone else's opinion
Three ground rules
1. respect each other's opinions and views
2. take into consideration every idea and suggestions brought up
3.communication is important amongst group members
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Re: Activity: Why do groupwork fail?

by R GRAMANIE -
Team members fail to respond to messages: This can hinder communication and delay the progress of the project, as important updates and requests may be missed.

Team members leave all the work that needs to be done to fellow teammates: This leads to an unequal distribution of tasks and can cause frustration and resentment among team members who end up shouldering more of the workload.

When they don't value the contributions each member makes: This lack of appreciation can affect morale and motivation, as team members may feel their efforts are not recognized or respected.
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Re: Activity: Why do groupwork fail?

by UNARINE MUDAU -
Group members don't always get a long, which may cause conflict. Some people in a group don't pull their weight which leads to work not being done and a bad grade.
rule 1: everyone should split the work of the project up so that its easier to do.
rule 2: everyone should ensure that their part of the work is done.
rule 3: everyone must participate and help when a member is struggling.
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Re: Activity: Why do groupwork fail?

by Botshelo Junior Masoba -
People are not cooperating they fail to answer messages. They also not talking about the assessment at hand they do as they please.
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Re: Activity: Why do groupwork fail?

by Sanelisiwe Gumede -
Group work failure is caused by lot of miscommunication between group members and the miscommunication caused by unclear reasons for the group or just people who think are better than each other that will cause havoc in the group / taking charge or less input and just people who laze around expecting a lot from others
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Re: Activity: Why do groupwork fail?

by Elizabeth Ramoetlo -
When people don't respect each other, when they are not participating on topic they are having and also when they promote bullying
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Re: Activity: Why do groupwork fail?

by MPHOTO MARKS MASHILO -
Groupwork fail because of disrespect, some member tagging along without contributing or participating positively, Posting irrelevant or personal material having nothing to do with group collaboration.
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Re: Activity: Why do groupwork fail?

by Bongiwe Samath Mpontshane -
1. Team members fail to respond to messages.
2. Team members leave all the work that needs to be done to fellow teammates.
3. when they don't value the contributions each member makes
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Re: Activity: Why do groupwork fail?

by Mpho Haizel MULAUDZI -
Team members do not respond to messages
They do not participate in teamwork and they do not value the work of their fellow team members
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Re: Activity: Why do groupwork fail?

by GUNDO SUCCESS MANGALADZE -
Three reasons why group work fail.

1.Lack of clear communication
2.Unequal Participation
3.Poor Leadership or Coordination
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Re: Activity: Why do groupwork fail?

by GUNDO SUCCESS MANGALADZE -
I haven't personally been involved in online collaborations, but I can provide a hypothetical example based on common challenges faced in virtual teamwork.

Situation:
In a recent online group project, my team was tasked with creating a presentation. One member, responsible for gathering research, repeatedly missed deadlines and failed to communicate these delays. This caused our team to fall behind, and we had to rush to finish the presentation on time. The delays were frustrating for some team members, as it affected their ability to complete their tasks, and there was confusion about who would take over the missing research.

Solution:
To resolve the situation, I took the following steps:
1. Open Communication: I reached out directly to the team member who was behind, expressing concern about how their delays were impacting the group's progress. I also asked if there were specific challenges causing the delays.

2. Offer Support: After learning that the team member was overwhelmed with other commitments, I volunteered to assist by taking over some of their research tasks, and other team members also offered their help.

3. Set Clear Expectation: We set more detailed deadlines and agreed to have regular check-ins through the group chat to ensure everyone was updated on each other’s progress.

4. Backup Plan: We also decided to identify backup members for each task, so if someone struggled in the future, it wouldn’t cause any disruptions.

By approaching the issue with empathy and clear communication, we were able to get back on track. The project was completed on time, and we learned the importance of setting realistic deadlines and maintaining open communication from the start.

Reflection:
If we had addressed the problem earlier, perhaps through a team check-in, much of the frustration could have been avoided. The key takeaway was the importance of maintaining an open dialogue, especially when working remotely.
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Re: Activity: Why do groupwork fail?

by William Efrat -
Group work failures can be attributed to lack of effective communication between the team, members not fairly contributing their share of the work load, misreading instructions and not following the scope/brief, lack of time management (missing deadlines), using materials or information that is not free for use and or sourced/cited correctly.
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Re: Activity: Why do groupwork fail?

by Aimee Rae -
some people, especially when the group work is graded as such and not individually, take advantage of the other members and don't put in work leave more work for the others.
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Re: Activity: Why do groupwork fail?

by Sume Anne Wood -
Some people are not open to groupwork. Then there are also some people who do not want to contribute to the project but still want to be listed as a participant, this brings down group moral and no one really wants to do the work then.
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Re: Activity: Why do groupwork fail?

by A BINGLE -
Group work often fails because everyone has different standards regarding work and also different time prioritizations.
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Re: Activity: Why do groupwork fail?

by THATO APHANE -
Team members do not have good listening skills and do not respond to messages
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Re: Activity: Why do groupwork fail?

by M ROUX -
1. Lack of teamwork and accountability
2. Different personal opinions
3. Lack of communication and fair share of work and responsibility
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Re: Activity: Why do groupwork fail?

by Andile Dhlamini -
- The group should be a safe and flexible space.
- Adhere to set ground rules
- Willingness to collaborate from members in their respective ways
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Re: Activity: Why do groupwork fail?

by N XULU -
Lack of respect and being playful and sending videos and stickers that are not work related.
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Re: Activity: Why do groupwork fail?

by Tsakani Victoria Vukeya -
There are no strict rules from group leaders. Lack of communication, and neglecting work or letting only some members finish work.
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Re: Activity: Why do groupwork fail?

by J THABETHE -
When a group is formed, the needs to be a main focus, the needs to be a leader who will delegate what each member needs to contribute and repercussions for not following through
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Re: Activity: Why do groupwork fail?

by M LETSOKO -
1.everyone should contribute positively
2.everyone should play their part
3.team members should listen and communicate effectively
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Re: Activity: Why do groupwork fail?

by R NDOU -
Team members don't like each other and they can't even communicate well with each other
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Re: Activity: Why do groupwork fail?

by N MATHABELA -
Not following group rules, taking other opinions for granted, not responding to others or being involved
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Re: Activity: Why do groupwork fail?

by MOJALEFA BRIAN SETLAI -
1. Lack of commitment by other members
2. Over committed with other responsibility by other member [eg. work / family responsibilities]
3. Lack of planning [there is no delegation of tasks]
4. Lack of timeframe [there is no account of when to meeting for discussion or measure of progress made]
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Re: Activity: Why do groupwork fail?

by M MAHLO -
Poor communication
Team members are not active in the group
No respect for each other's views
Discussing matters unrelated to group/topic
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Re: Activity: Why do groupwork fail?

by Nicolene Du Plessis -
1. Lack of response to important messages
2. Lack of contribution to the group work
3. Lack of general communication of who is responsible for which sections

Ground rules:

1. Each group member should read, acknowledge and adhere to the rules set in place and ensure that deadlines are met
2. Each group member should ensure that they have a good understanding of what is expected of them and what contributions should be made by them
3. Each group member should put in the work and communicate with the group members to ensure that the work is done properly by the deadline
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Re: Activity: Why do groupwork fail?

by L APHANE -
Poor Communication: Lack of clear communication can lead to misunderstandings and confusion among team members.

Unequal Participation: When some members do not contribute equally, it can create resentment and imbalance in workload.

Undefined Roles and Responsibilities: Without clear roles, team members may be uncertain about their tasks, leading to overlaps or gaps in work.
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Re: Activity: Why do groupwork fail?

by D MALAHLELA -
Lack of understanding
Different priorities and values
Poor communication
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Re: Activity: Why do groupwork fail?

by Khomotso Dineo Mosimane -
Group work fail because of certain members not wanting to participate in group activities. Sharing content that is not related to the group discussion and also due to the late respond to messages.
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Re: Activity: Why do groupwork fail?

by Emily Robod -
TEAM MEMBERS FAIL TO RESPOND TEAM MEMBERS WANT TO TAKE CREDIT FOR WORK THEY DID NOT DO LATE SUBMISSIONS
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Re: Activity: Why do groupwork fail?

by Akhona Mjwaha -
Introverting( only viewing and reading dm's with no response)

Not sharing and respecting each other's view points

Outta topic and not sticking to the rules
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Re: Activity: Why do groupwork fail?

by Innocent Jackson -
Why Group Work Fails:
1.Poor Communication – If members don’t talk or listen, things go wrong.
2.Unequal Effort – Some do all the work while others do little.
3.Bad Time Management – Leaving tasks until the last minute causes stress.

Ground Rules :
1.Ubuntu (Togetherness) – Support and uplift each other.
2.Respect – Listen, be kind, and value every idea.
3.Responsibility – Everyone must do their part.
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Re: Activity: Why do groupwork fail?

by A MPUPU -
Group fails because others decide to be rude and out of topic

Group fails because not everyone is participating others are just parasites to peoples point of views

It fails because they don't have the same goal in the group
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Re: Activity: Why do groupwork fail?

by Sinaed Chante Coles -
Ground rules for group work would be:
1. All team members contribute to the assignment equally.
2. All team members are treated fairly.
3. All team members submit their work pieces in time in order for the assignment to be completed in due time.
Some group works fail because of miscommunication, unfair treatment and also laziness .
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Re: Activity: Why do groupwork fail?

by Y TEVANE -
1.Other team members don't participate by sharing their opinions/work.
2.Team members tend to be lazy and rely on other people they want to copy and paste other people's work.
3.Team members not respecting others research or work and being disrespectful.
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Re: Activity: Why do groupwork fail?

by CAMERON RASS -
Team members don't communicate or participate.
Everyone has a different opinion and can't come to an conclusion.
Team members leave the work for other members to complete.
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Re: Activity: Why do groupwork fail?

by L KOTZE -
Poor communication between members
Poor planning as a group
Members being busy with something else or not willing to contribute
Members leaving tasks to be completed by students the work was not originally assigned to
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Re: Activity: Why do groupwork fail?

by Mthabiseni Mhlophe -
Team members fail to participate in group
Team members do not communicate
Also others leave everything to be done by other team members
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Re: Activity: Why do groupwork fail?

by M LETSOKO -
Lack of communication
Not sharing tasks equally
Value each other's contribution
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Re: Activity: Why do groupwork fail?

by T SEPTEMBER -
Communication is not a priority
Members do not feel comfortable to communicate openly
Conflict occurs when members disagree with each others opinions
The group doesn't have weekly or daily meetings to check the progress
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Re: Activity: Why do groupwork fail?

by Arshiya Mukardam -
1. Group members may not share necessary information, progress or concerns which would lead to mistrust and conflicts
2. Being disrespect each other which lead to conflicts
3.Uneven workload where some group members take on too much work while others contribute nothing
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Re: Activity: Why do groupwork fail?

by F TOBIAS -
Group work can fail due to several reasons. The first being poor communication, lack of clear roles and responsibilities, inadequate leadership, insufficient resources, lack of trust among team members, unresolved conflicts, inadequate planning and a lack of commitment to the shared goal.
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Re: Activity: Why do groupwork fail?

by C THWALA -
Here are three reasons that can cause group work to fail:

1. _Lack of Clear Communication_: Poor communication can lead to misunderstandings, misinterpretations, and missed deadlines. When group members don't communicate effectively, it can cause confusion and frustration.

2. _Inequitable Work Distribution_: When some group members don't pull their weight, it can create resentment and burnout among others. Unequal work distribution can lead to a lack of motivation and a sense of unfairness.

3. _Lack of Accountability_: Without clear expectations and accountability, group members may not take the project seriously or feel responsible for its outcome. This can lead to procrastination, lack of engagement, and ultimately, project failure.
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Re: Activity: Why do groupwork fail?

by Nokwethemba Moslee Ntuli -
When you do not respect group members
By failing to respond to massges
And to let other teams members do your work
You never participate in groups decisions making
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Re: Activity: Why do groupwork fail?

by Sindiswa Sylvia Maleke -
Goupwork usually fails because of the disrespect between groupmembers, disagreement between the members or mainly because the group members do not want to listen to one other and are underestimating each other
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Re: Activity: Why do groupwork fail?

by Sinelizwi SITHOZA -
*Lack of communication.
*Discrimination against one another.
*Inability to integrate individual ideas into one
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Re: Activity: Why do groupwork fail?

by Eldene Eldene Erasmus -
1-Not all the members contribute and leave it up to the rest of the group
2-There is no communication and then no one knows what their responsibilities is
3-There is no time frame when everything should be completed
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Re: Activity: Why do groupwork fail?

by LINDENI PROMISE SIBUYE -
1.Some people execept others to do everything
2.Other people like being dominant they dont listen to others
3.some people are lazy to think
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Re: Activity: Why do groupwork fail?

by Nonduduzo Rebecca Mkhabela -
group work fail because people lack the patience to learn from each other, they fail to communicate respectfully towards each other and they become too emotional they lack to work together as a team.
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Re: Activity: Why do groupwork fail?

by M ALEXANDER -
When the group members are unclear about what needs to be accomplished , or when expectations are not well-defined it can lead to confusion , miscommunication and a sense directionlessness.

If there is no communication that can lead to misunderstandings, duplication of effort, and a lack of trust among group members.

When some group members don't contribute equally , or when others take advantage of the efforts of their peers, it can lead to resentment, frustration , and a sense of unfairness.
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Re: Activity: Why do groupwork fail?

by K MOTHETA -
Stay On Topic – Keep discussions focused on the project. Avoid sharing unrelated memes, personal messages, or off-topic discussions to maintain productivity.

Respect Everyone’s Time – Send messages during agreed-upon hours and avoid excessive notifications. Use bullet points for clarity and mention team members only when necessary.

Set Deadlines and Accountability – Clearly define tasks and due dates. Everyone should update the group on progress, and missed deadlines should be addressed professionally.
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Re: Activity: Why do groupwork fail?

by N SIMELANE -
Group works fail due non participation of other group members. Lack of trust
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Re: Activity: Why do groupwork fail?

by Shanelle Singh -
unfortunately some people don't contribute and would rather lie and say they participated and let everyone else do the work for them
Rules should be:
everyone does their own work and should be able to explain their own work and then they should put it together as one project
if you don't participate you get kicked off the group
there should be a time limit (reasonable) for each task
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Re: Activity: Why do groupwork fail?

by NONTOBEKO WITNESS GUMEDE -
Have Task signed with the time frame ...some they don't Participate they only view and read messages and they don't reply
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Re: Activity: Why do groupwork fail?

by Jemma Lynn Visagie -
Group members do not communicate effectively
Group members lack respect when communicating with others
The project is thrown on to one group member only
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Re: Activity: Why do groupwork fail?

by D MAMISA -
Team members don't respect each other,no respond to message and leave unanswered questions
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Re: Activity: Why do groupwork fail?

by Keoagile Segapo -
1. Team members delegate all of the job to their fellow teammates.
2. When they disregard the efforts made by each team member.
3. Assign duties to team members so that work gets done.
4. Must always be approachable and have an optimistic attitude.
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Re: Activity: Why do groupwork fail?

by R THOBELA -
Misunderstanding, disrespect among team members ,and not following rules
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Re: Activity: Why do groupwork fail?

by Xolisiwe Sibekezelo Mahlangu -
disrespecting each other
2. fear to communicate
3. time management
4. not allowing team members to take turns in working
5.Some don't participate they only view and read messages
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Re: Activity: Why do groupwork fail?

by C REDDY -
Group work fails because of poor communication and time management.

Rules:
* Communicate effectively.
* Manage your time properly.
* And do your part in the group activity.
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Re: Activity: Why do groupwork fail?

by L MONALEDI -
Groups fails because of lack of communication
Unable to set boundaries
Posting content that is not group related or necessary.
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Re: Activity: Why do groupwork fail?

by Sibongiseni Talent Dlamini -
1. Team members delegate all of the work to their fellow teammates.
2. When they disregard the efforts made by each team member.
3. when some team members are not approachable and do not have an optimistic attitude
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Re: Activity: Why do groupwork fail?

by Precious Sihle MABUSA -
Reasons that lead to group fail :

* Inadequate leadership
* failure to hold each other accountable
* poor decision-making
*Insufficient resource
* poor communication
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Re: Activity: Why do groupwork fail?

by Lerato Linah Bambo -
Why Groups Fail?

Poor Communication – If team members don’t communicate well, it can lead to confusion, missed deadlines, or tasks not getting done properly.

Unequal Workload – When some people don’t do their fair share of work, it creates frustration and affects the overall progress.

Clashing Ideas or Personalities – Differences in opinions or ways of working can cause conflicts, making it difficult for the group to move forward effectively.
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Re: Activity: Why do groupwork fail?

by M NKOMO -
Team members do not respond to messages, or even check the messages sent to the group, therefore they are unaware of what is happening. Team members leave all the work that needs to be done to fellow team mates. They don't value the contributions each member makes and do not care about the work
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Re: Activity: Why do groupwork fail?

by EMILY ANN FRAUENSTEIN -
Members do not collaborate, some do not participate and leave the project up to others, work ethics may differ
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Re: Activity: Why do groupwork fail?

by S NKOSI -
Late responses
Not fully participating
Working with too many people sometimes its an disadvantage
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Re: Activity: Why do groupwork fail?

by Lufuno Portia Senyela -
Ineffective team member communication
When a question is posed, some members fail to acknowledge other people's points of view by responding slowly or not at all.
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Re: Activity: Why do groupwork fail?

by T MASAMHA -
A group can fail because of some of the following reasons:
No clear goals
lack of leadership
Social loafing
Poor communication
lack of listening
Poorly defined roles
Free riding
Personality clashes
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Re: Activity: Why do groupwork fail?

by Regina Modiba -
1.they don't take each other seriously.

2.they don't respond to messages

3.lack of communication
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Re: Activity: Why do groupwork fail?

by Mosa Phillip Motsuki -
Team members not participating
Not using assertive communication skills when communicating
Not sharing workload equally
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Re: Activity: Why do groupwork fail?

by THULISILE LONDIWE GUMEDE -
The group needs to have a clear purpose. Rules must be indicated as soon as possible and only relevant information should be shared. A specific person should manage the group. Rules will help like when to post if the group is for work. Groups often struggle because some members try to show off, while others share things that don't connect to the group's goal.
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Re: Activity: Why do groupwork fail?

by M BARNARD -
Failiuer in group projects could be because of the following and can be resolved as follow.

*The group is not communicating well
-Miss communication can be resolved by immediately questioning uncertainty

*Disrespect
-Make sure there is only one leader and the leader of the group has to take the responsibility to take each member of the team into consideration regarding time and days when meetings are scheduled, keeping each ones needs in mind.
-The leader would have to handling any disputes respectfully.
-All the team members need to keep in mind that the "THINK" rule and take the responsibility to apply that rule in the group.

*Team work unfairness
-Each person needs to pull their weight as they say, Team work makes the dream work.
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Re: Activity: Why do groupwork fail?

by Shannon Sewell -
Clear Concise communication
If  you can't complete your specific task, let the team know asap
Plan properly so all your bases are covered
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Re: Activity: Why do groupwork fail?

by S MAHLAWULE -
Poor Communication: When team members fail to communicate effectively, it can lead to misunderstandings, duplication of work, and missed deadlines.

Unequal Participation: Some members may not contribute their fair share, leading to frustration and resentment among the rest of the team.

Lack of Clear Goals and Roles: If the project goals or individual roles are not clearly defined, confusion can ensue, resulting in inefficiency and a lack of focus.
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Re: Activity: Why do groupwork fail?

by G BUTHELEZI -
Reasons for group work to fail
Other people don't value other people opinions,ideas that leads to not being productive.
Ensure you value every idea and opinion then discuss and conclude on it.
Respect each other, don't choose whom to respect because of the position they hold.
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Re: Activity: Why do groupwork fail?

by Shakinah Rechanda Bester -
The reason why group work fails is beacuse some members rely on one person to do all the work. There is no communication.
Choose one person out of the group to lead.
Communicate with team members.
Be time efficient.
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Re: Activity: Why do groupwork fail?

by Ndlabhu Lukas Mhlambi -
Reasons causing group work to fail:
1. Communication
2. Understanding of each ones role and responsibility
3. Unity for purpose
4. No ground rules
5. No contract among the participants
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Re: Activity: Why do groupwork fail?

by Secnah mafolo Motau -
 Reasons Group Work May Fail

1. Poor Communication: Inadequate or ineffective communication among team members can lead to misunderstandings, misinterpretations, and missed deadlines.

2. Lack of Clear Goals and Roles: Unclear objectives, roles, and responsibilities can cause confusion, overlapping work, and a lack of accountability among team members.

3. Inequitable Work Distribution and Social Loafing: When some team members don't pull their weight or contribute equally, it can lead to resentment, frustration, and a sense of unfairness among other team members, ultimately causing the group work to fail.
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Re: Activity: Why do groupwork fail?

by N BUTHELEZI -
Good should managed by admission.
Be respectful towards members. Also the lack of communication
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Re: Activity: Why do groupwork fail?

by Millicent Mazibuko -
-team members leave al the work that need to be done
-team members fail to respond to messages
-when they don't value the contribution each member makes
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Re: Activity: Why do groupwork fail?

by LUNGILE PRECIOUS MASILELA -
1.Team members fail to respond to message
2. Team members do not communicate
leave the work that needs to be done to fellow teammates.
3. Other team members do not contribute anything to the group
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Re: Activity: Why do groupwork fail?

by LUNGILE PRECIOUS MASILELA -
Team members fail to respond to messages.
Others do not contribute,they leave Other members to participate while they do not take part in the task.
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Re: Activity: Why do groupwork fail?

by Colisiwe Hobjana -
Lack of communication
Failing to manage time can lead to unfinished task
If some group members do not contribute equally
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Re: Activity: Why do groupwork fail?

by Isiphile Dwayi -
It may be caused by people who do not participate in discussions

There are people who talk about their personal stuff, things that are not related to the discussion or topic especially when people in the group know each other personally.

It may also be caused by lack of communication
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Re: Activity: Why do groupwork fail?

by Given Dube -
1. Failing to stay current with group tasks.
2. Not submitting personal assigned tasks, which jeopardises the entire project's success.
3. A lack of emotional intelligence, where individuals let their personal feelings about others interfere with their work.
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Re: Activity: Why do groupwork fail?

by MARLE MULDER -
members do not do their part
members do not work together
members cause arguements
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Re: Activity: Why do groupwork fail?

by Mbali winile Ncamphalala -
Team members fail to respond to messages.
Team members leave all the work that needs to be done to fellow teammates.
when they don't value the contributions, each member makes
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Re: Activity: Why do groupwork fail?

by Norah elinah Mogajana -
Group work fails when members cannot reach agreement when members don't respond on time whe members fight about a certain idea
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Re: Activity: Why do groupwork fail?

by C RALUSWINGA -
In most cases groupworks fail due to how some members are not willing to support in equal work contribution due to their laziness.
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Re: Activity: Why do groupwork fail?

by Dewald Du Plessis -
Mostly it fails because of no ground rules. My suggestions would be:

Lack of participation
Too easy to comment on others opinions
Keep everything positive on the group
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Re: Activity: Why do groupwork fail?

by Nadine Ellen -
Taking accountability for late work submissions and doing damage control creating frustration and resentment.
Taking initiative, picking a team leader and consolidation agent to avoid arguments about whose responsible for submission.
Tasks need to be taken seriously and evenly proportioned amongst each group member, for which they should be more then welcome to ask for assistance, but they will be solely responsible for anything lacking. Appreciation for all contribution should be evident and fair.
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Re: Activity: Why do groupwork fail?

by Masabata Mpho Matamela -
Here are reasons group work can fail:

Poor Communication – When team members don’t talk enough.
Unclear Roles – When no one knows who is doing what.
Uneven Work – When some members do more work than others.
Ground rules to help:

Talk Regularly – Keep everyone updated.
Set Clear Roles – Know who’s doing what.
Meet Deadlines – Finish tasks on time.
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Re: Activity: Why do groupwork fail?

by S MATUKANE -
It is important to follow the rules and for everyone to do their part.
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Re: Activity: Why do groupwork fail?

by Ayanda Bridget Lubisi -
Assign duties to each team member so that work can be easily done.
Team members should always respond positive and show optimistic attitude.
Team members should have mutual respect amongst each other at all times.
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Re: Activity: Why do groupwork fail?

by LINAH CHAUKE -
Ground rules are failed to be followed.
Group members don't respond others text.
Fear to participate to Group.
Replying others and not respecting them .
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Re: Activity: Why do groupwork fail?

by STELLA MOHUBE PHAHLAMOHLAKA -
The ground rules for the group work is to have a focused purpose stated clearly. Then have tasks assigned with the time frame. Then compliment and motivate those that are efficient and on time with objectives delivery
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Re: Activity: Why do groupwork fail?

by T LETWABA -
some may think that their better than others
some don't respond to others student texts
the is poor communication between students
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Re: Activity: Why do groupwork fail?

by HILDA JOSE CONDLUANA -
Reasons group work fail
Poor communication
Lack of resources
Poor management and leadership skills

Ground rules
Positive mindset and good communication skills
In a team everyone should know their responsibility
Establish team rules ...help the group develop and use central strategies to move toward their group goals
Manage a task and manage their time 
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Re: Activity: Why do groupwork fail?

by T SHABANGU -
a group with no rules.

Group members that are ignorant.

Members who fail to oblige to the group grounds.
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Re: Activity: Why do groupwork fail?

by KAMOGELO JULLIUS MACHIPI -
One of the most ways groups fail is not having rules set out and not having specific target Audience, make sure all members are people of the same mission
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Re: Activity: Why do groupwork fail?

by A BALOYI -
Group work usually fails due to lack of planning and not having deadlines.
no specific ground rules set, to keep everyone on the same page.
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Re: Activity: Why do groupwork fail?

by S MCHUNU -
Firstly, it can be participation , a group that has over 100 people but only 10% that engage in the conversation that needs inputs. Secondly, it can be mutual interest, meaning a topic or a task comes up, but only few shows interest in it. Lastly it can be lack of support, not showing support to each other or choosing whom to support can kill the group totally. 

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Re: Activity: Why do groupwork fail?

by T NENE -
The ground rules for the group work is to have a focused purpose stated clearly. Then have tasks assigned with the time frame. Then compliment and motivate those that are efficient and on time with objectives delivery. Sometimes group work fails because of poor communication amongst project leader and members
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Re: Activity: Why do groupwork fail?

by N ESSOP -
Lack of clear communication: When team members don’t communicate effectively, it can lead to misunderstandings, missed tasks, and confusion about goals.

Unclear roles and responsibilities: If everyone doesn’t know their specific tasks or feels uncertain about their contributions, it can result in tasks being overlooked or duplicated.

Uneven workload distribution: When some people end up doing more work than others, it can cause frustration, resentment, and burnout, ultimately affecting the project’s success.
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Re: Activity: Why do groupwork fail?

by Catherine Mhlongo -
×Stick to the ground rules of the group
×Everyone should participate
×Don't make others feel inferior during discussions
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Re: Activity: Why do groupwork fail?

by J JAERS -
-Group works often fail due to communication and disrespect.
-State ground rules for the group to follow.
-Divide tasks between members so that work can be done.
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Re: Activity: Why do groupwork fail?

by Jessica Bewlah February -
Some group members refuse to work together with other group members and they fail to do their part.
Sometimes there is no clear instructions on what is expected from each group member.
At other times some group members do not know what is expected from them because they do not understand the work.
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Re: Activity: Why do groupwork fail?

by Lungile Hlobisile Tshabalala -
Three ground rules for group work are:
Everyone must actively participate and have a part to play in the group.
Open communication should be of utmost importance in the group.
No short cuts for all members everyone should put in the work to reach groups objectives.
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Re: Activity: Why do groupwork fail?

by Michelle Tokwana -
They lack to respond to other team members or no response at all , they don't do assignment on time and they leave all the work to other members .
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Re: Activity: Why do groupwork fail?

by D PATEMAN -
Not everyone in the group does there part and is left to others to complete
When there is no structure and roles are nit given to others
When there is no leader to take charge and help move things long
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Re: Activity: Why do groupwork fail?

by Mpho Elizabeth Mokheseng -
Because some of student will not study they will just gossip 24/7

Lack of communication

Doing things by the last minutes
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Re: Activity: Why do groupwork fail?

by M MOKALAPA -
Reasons that causes group work to fail:

• Poor
communication and
lack of direction

• Not being clear about
who does what in the
group.

• Conflicts and not
respecting one
another
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Re: Activity: Why do groupwork fail?

by Neo Moitshela -
Groups fails because of disrespect
No collaboration
Being group for school things to jokes


Everyone should parcitipate,respect each other and use the group for the real reason of why it was created on first place
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Re: Activity: Why do groupwork fail?

by Viwe Yilani -
1. Not committing
2. Waiting on others to give information
3.Lack of communication
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Re: Activity: Why do groupwork fail?

by Colisiwe Hobjana -
1.lack of communication
2.All messages should be related to the project to keep conversations relevant
3.Ensure tasks are clearly assigned
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Re: Activity: Why do groupwork fail?

by Hlulani Mathebula -
No team effort, individual who want their opinion to be the final answer, every menber of a group should be given a chance to share their ideas
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Re: Activity: Why do groupwork fail?

by Nadine Van Wyk -
This could occur due to a lack of communication. This could happen, because people do not understand and are not on the same page. This could also occur due to a lack of participation and engagement throughout the project
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Re: Activity: Why do groupwork fail?

by Stephan De Klerk -
1. Poor Communication – Lack of clear and effective communication can lead to misunderstandings and missed deadlines.
2. Unequal Participation – When some members do most of the work while others contribute little, it creates frustration and imbalance.
3. Lack of Organization – Without clear roles, deadlines, and planning, the group may struggle to stay on track and complete tasks efficiently.
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Re: Activity: Why do groupwork fail?

by Lethokuhle Nomfundo Mambane -
1. Not all team mate participate some don't contribute anything
2. Some team members don't value other members opinions and can't treat them with respect
3. Lack of leadership skills in the team leader
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Re: Activity: Why do groupwork fail?

by Asamkele Mbonge Mkhabela -
There are no ground rules, any institution or gathering requires standards for people to live by and adhere to.

Exclusivity in a group were other people feel they are more important then other

Lack of respect for others within the group
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Re: Activity: Why do groupwork fail?

by Mathapelo Queenbeth Mphahlele -
Lack of participation from group members
Assigning one or two individual to take responsibility of the whole group's work
Not respecting opinions of other members
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Re: Activity: Why do groupwork fail?

by M KEKETSI -
The ground rules is to listen actively,speak clearly,and respect each other's opinions.Share ideas,contribute equally,and take ownership of tasks.Also share concerns,provide constructive feedback,and be open to feedback from others.
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Re: Activity: Why do groupwork fail?

by BONNY MASEMOLA -
Lack of Communication: Poor communication among group members can lead to misunderstandings, missed deadlines, and incomplete tasks. Without clear and consistent communication, team members may not be aligned on expectations or responsibilities.

Uneven Work Distribution: If tasks are not fairly distributed, some members may end up doing all the work while others contribute little. This can lead to frustration and resentment, negatively affecting the group's success.

Lack of Accountability: When group members don't take responsibility for their tasks or the overall success of the project, the quality of work suffers. Without accountability, some people may not put in the necessary effort, which can lead to the failure of the project.
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Re: Activity: Why do groupwork fail?

by S CWAZIBE -
1.Team members fail to respond to messages.
2.Lack of communication.
3. Team members does not want to participate
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Re: Activity: Why do groupwork fail?

by Ofentse Mabusela -
Group work tends to fail cause there's poor communication, lack of clear roles and responsibilities, there's also inadequate work distribution.
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Re: Activity: Why do groupwork fail?

by F BOOYSEN -
Group members don't cooperate
Lack of communication
Conflict among group members
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Re: Activity: Why do groupwork fail?

by S CUNGWA -
1. Removal from the group. The group administrators/reserve the right to remove any group member who does not adhere to the guidelines.
2. Do not have one-on-one conversations in the group.
3. Do not post in any group between 21:00 and 07:00 unless it is an all-out emergency.
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Re: Activity: Why do groupwork fail?

by Snamile Hopewell Simelane -
a) people they do not participate in the group.

b) They send unecessary information in the group

c) They do not follow group instructions.
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Re: Activity: Why do groupwork fail?

by M MATHEBULA -
1. Team members fail to respond to messages.
2. Team members leave all the work that needs to be done to fellow teammates.
3. when they don't value the contributions each member makes.
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Re: Activity: Why do groupwork fail?

by mulisa Mudau -
Insufficient time and planning
Lack of clear goals and roles
Poor communication
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Re: Activity: Why do groupwork fail?

by NGOAKO DAU -
1.Group work will always fail when people do not participate which is a lack of communication
2. There should speak clearly and meaning respectfully meaning that they should not criticizing .
3. They should be able share opinions contribute thoughts and ideas to the discussions.
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Re: Activity: Why do groupwork fail?

by O NOMANDLA -
I think group work fails because members of the group have different ways of thinking so there are a lot of disagreements between members leading to all members doing they're own work separatley.
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Re: Activity: Why do groupwork fail?

by Phindile Grenneth Mthethwa -
Group work fails because members of the group don't participate in completing the work .They don't take the group work serious.
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Re: Activity: Why do groupwork fail?

by JOANA DIBAKOANE -
1.Team members fail to respond to messages.
2. Team members leave all the work that needs to be done to fellow teammates.
3. when they don't value the contributions each member makes
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Re: Activity: Why do groupwork fail?

by Angel Ednah Mohononi -
Lack of proper communication from team members.when they don't value the contributions each member makes.Team members fail to respond to messages.
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Re: Activity: Why do groupwork fail?

by RUBEN JUSTINE MATJILA -
many groups fail because they don't set ground rules. some caused by lack of trust and respect, delays, lack of communication.
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Re: Activity: Why do groupwork fail?

by M MAANASO -
Team members do not respect each other.They do not focus on what was the reason for the group to be open and they bring personal issues to the group.
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Re: Activity: Why do groupwork fail?

by Z WESSELS -
Poor communication, poor time management and conflicting personalities.
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Re: Activity: Why do groupwork fail?

by L WILLIAMS -
The ground rules for the group work is to have a focused purpose stated clearly. Then have tasks assigned with the time frame. Then compliment and motivate those that are efficient and on time with objectives delivery. Sometimes group work fails because of poor communication amongst project leader and membe1. Team members fail to respond to messages.
2. Team members leave all the work that needs to be done to fellow teammates.
3. when they don't value the contributions each member makes
rs.
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Re: Activity: Why do groupwork fail?

by Ntsetselelo linton Manganyi -
1. Team members fail to respond to messages.
2. Team members leave all the work that needs to be done to fellow teammates.
3. when they don't value the contributions each member makes
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Re: Activity: Why do groupwork fail?

by R TUNE -
- Group members choose to laze off
- Group members put most of the duties on the other members
- Group members fail to communicate at critical times
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Re: Activity: Why do groupwork fail?

by mogaolo willy makgahlela -
1. Team members leave all the work that needs to be done to the fellow teammates.
2. Team members fail to respond to messages.
3. When they don't value the contributions each members make.
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Re: Activity: Why do groupwork fail?

by S MOTIANG -
Group work fail to lack of discipline and accountability.
In order for a successful group collaboration the group needs to establish the following;
1 Always participate
2 Give equal input and effort
3 Respect and allow others to express themselves.
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Re: Activity: Why do groupwork fail?

by S MOTSUMI -
. Team members leave all the work that needs to be done to the fellow teammates.
2. Team members fail to respond to messages.
3. When they don't value the contributions each members
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Re: Activity: Why do groupwork fail?

by N WILSON -
-Team members do not co-operate.
-There is no respect.
-Team members send innapropriate messages.
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Re: Activity: Why do groupwork fail?

by Zinhle Khanyile -
when someone do not want to participate
-when someone does not want to listern to other points becouse se/she thinks they are not good
-when they dont respond
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Re: Activity: Why do groupwork fail?

by T MANCHIDI -
1. Lack of Communication – When team members fail to communicate effectively, misunderstandings arise, leading to confusion and incomplete tasks.


2. Unequal Participation – Some members may contribute more than others, causing frustration and resentment among the group.


3. Poor Time Management – Missing deadlines or procrastinating on tasks can lead to rushed work and low-quality output.



Three Ground Rules for Group Work:

1. Clear Communication – All members should regularly check messages and provide updates on their progress.


2. Equal Contribution – Each team member should be assigned tasks according to their strengths and be held accountable for their work.


3. Respect for Deadlines – Everyone must complete their tasks on time to ensure smooth collaboration and avoid last-minute pressure.
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Re: Activity: Why do groupwork fail?

by R MANAMA -
lack of responsibility,no equal contribution,no respect for one another
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Re: Activity: Why do groupwork fail?

by D NKOSI -
Contribution among members of the group is not treated equally
There's lack of respect
Tasks are not equally shared which leaves a lot of work with few individuals
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Re: Activity: Why do groupwork fail?

by Ayanda Hope Mavimbela -
poor communication, inequitable work distribution and lack of clear goals and objectives causes group work to fail

Here are ground rules to help group work succeed:
1.respect one another
2.Active listening
3.Accountability
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Re: Activity: Why do groupwork fail?

by Ndivho MUNWANA -
The ground rules for the group work is to have a focused purpose stated clearly. Then have tasks assigned with the time frame. Then compliment and motivate those that are efficient and on time with objectives delivery. Sometimes group work fails because of poor communication amongst project leader and members.
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Re: Activity: Why do groupwork fail?

by G OBONGO -
Group discussion have the tendency to fail on the following grounds:
1. Lack of coordination among members
2. When some members feel they are being disrespected
3. Lack of fairness among members.
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Re: Activity: Why do groupwork fail?

by J ADAMS -
Teammates don`t like each other and that causes a lack of proper communication . Unresolved issues in the workplace .
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Re: Activity: Why do groupwork fail?

by K KHUMALO -
No proper communication between group members, there is a lot of work that needs to be done and the team members are procrastinating
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Re: Activity: Why do groupwork fail?

by Matlala Refilwe Modiba -
Team workers tend to leave all the work to their team mates
When some of them don't want to contribute
They don't respond to messages
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Re: Activity: Why do groupwork fail?

by SAMUKELIWE PURITY NYAWO -
I think it's because some participants do not collaborate with that certain work given they always depend on others to do the work for them but sometimes it's differs because some lack self confidence always thinking that their point of view is always wrong they lack optimism
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Re: Activity: Why do groupwork fail?

by NONKULULEKO CATHERINE TAU -
1. Lack of clear Goals and Objectives of the group.
2. Inequitable work distribution.
3. Trust issues can lead suspicion, defensiveness and n inability to work collaboratively.
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Re: Activity: Why do groupwork fail?

by Latham Kerrin Petersen -
1. There is failure of communication
2. There is no teamwork
3. Peers leave all the work for one individual to do.
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Re: Activity: Why do groupwork fail?

by Sinethemba Richman Shungube -
some members do not engage in group discussions
some they wait for assignments to be done and obtain marks while not contributing to the group
some members like to be against others points of views they want only their views to be considered
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Re: Activity: Why do groupwork fail?

by Mariska Prinsloo -
Members fail to respond to messages
Some members barely contribute to the task
Poor communication, unclear expectations
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Re: Activity: Why do groupwork fail?

by TEBOGO GIDEON LEOPE -
Team member pretending not to be part of the group avoiding to participate in the teamwork.
Expecting other teammate to do everything on their own without your point of views in the discussion.
Lack of trust from yourself thinking your points of views are useless.
Be approachable for the next person to feel free to discuss important point for the team work.
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Re: Activity: Why do groupwork fail?

by Uzi Maqebula -
Lack of trust and accountability within group members.
When group members do not manage their time frame effectively, it can lead to rushed work end up failing the project.
Group members who do not contribute equally to the project, can lead to frustration among other team members, ending up affecting the project.
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Re: Activity: Why do groupwork fail?

by Malekgotla Bridgette Khala -
1.Team members don't like each other.
2.Team members fail to respond to messages
3.Team members leave all the work that needs to be done to fellow teammates.
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Re: Activity: Why do groupwork fail?

by Khangelwa Mkhupha -
Lack of respect for other team members.
Sharing unnecessary content on the group.
Personal chatting on the group
Poor communication by group leaders
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Re: Activity: Why do groupwork fail?

by Khangelwa Mkhupha -
No ground rules.
Lack of respect between team members
No t recognizing and appreciating contributions by other team members.
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Re: Activity: Why do groupwork fail?

by TSAKANE KHOSA -
-Lack of communication
-Changing the topic and start talking irrelevant stuff
-Not paying attention
-The question without any response or not responding on time
- an offensive response
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Re: Activity: Why do groupwork fail?

by N HLATSHWAYO -
1. Poor Communication
2. Ineffective Leadership or Management
3. Lack of clear goals & objectives
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Re: Activity: Why do groupwork fail?

by Khotso Monetsi -
Group works fail because people dont follow the rules,poeple dont wanna work as a team and others want the work to be done by others while they are not participating
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Re: Activity: Why do groupwork fail?

by S MKHIZE -
Lack of ground rules to follow as a group

Lack of Respecting one's point of view and ideas

Lack of morals motivation
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Re: Activity: Why do groupwork fail?

by S MKHIZE -
Not respecting the ground rules

Lack of morals and motivation

Lack of Respecting ones point of view of ideas
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Re: Activity: Why do groupwork fail?

by DISEMELO NTEBELE -
1. Team members fail to respond to messages.
2. Team members leave all the work that needs to be done to fellow teammates.
3. when they don't value the contributions each member makes
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Re: Activity: Why do groupwork fail?

by NOKWANDA LEDWABA -
Team members fail to respond to messages due to personal conflict .
Team members leave all the work that needs to be done to fellow teammates.
team members fail when they don't value the contributions each member make.
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Re: Activity: Why do groupwork fail?

by L LANGA -
1. Team members fail to communicate with each other
2. Team members leave all the work that needs to be done to fellow teammates.
3. when they don't value the contributions each member makes
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Re: Activity: Why do groupwork fail?

by ZINHLE MAKHOBA -
- Conflicting personalities or work styles
- Inadequate leadership or facilitation
- Insufficient feedback and evaluation
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Re: Activity: Why do groupwork fail?

by mxolisi ntumba -
it is because of lack of clear communication , dominant personalities and also inequitable work distribution .
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Re: Activity: Why do groupwork fail?

by KHWEZI NONDUMISO NDLELA -
I believe group work may fail due to the following reasons:

- Lack of respect between group members.
- Lack of vision/common goal.
- Unequal commitment to reponsibilities necessary for the overall success of the project.

Ground rules:

1. Maintain respect and acknowledge each other's inputs.
2. Discuss the project criteria and ensure all group members are clear.
3. All group members must do their tasks and contribute to the best of their abilites.
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Re: Activity: Why do groupwork fail?

by Nardus Hugo Janse van Rensburg -
1. If the people dont work together. Work as a team
2. If one dont do his job the task will not be complete. Do your job
3. Planning is essential. Be at the meeting if you are needed
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Re: Activity: Why do groupwork fail?

by Hangwelani Tanzwani -
Group work can fail if members are not participation or maybe only few are sharing ideas and others are not they might feel used and just start the project on their own, also if people don't do their task when given.
Rules:
1. Only people aligned to that group project can participate and all of them should share their thoughts.
2.each and every group member should be present for discussions.
3.If one does not complete their task given they should be removed from the group.
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Re: Activity: Why do groupwork fail?

by B RAMBAU -
1: NOT RESPECTING AND UNDERSTAND DIFFERENT PEOPLE AND BACKGROUNDS
2:NOT BEING ON ONE COMMON GROUND
3: NOT TAKING ACCOUNTABILITY ON TASK ASSIGNED
4:TIME MANAGEMNET
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Re: Activity: Why do groupwork fail?

by Anastacia Kgaolo Lekoane -
Team members leave all the work that needs to be done to fellow teammates.
when they don't value the contributions each member makes
Divide tasks between team members then work will get done.
Should always respond positive and be approachable in the group.
Always be respectful towards team members
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Re: Activity: Why do groupwork fail?

by Sindisiwe Dube -
I think group work fail because of:
Poor communication
lack of accountability
some people not participating but expecting the same end results as everyone
The work load not being distributed equally
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Re: Activity: Why do groupwork fail?

by T NDHLOVU -
1. groups work fails because of poor communication and lack of participation.
2. failure to acknowledge other's opinion
3. ground rules not established and poor management of time
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Re: Activity: Why do groupwork fail?

by Leandrie Fourie -
There is a poor communication of what the group is about and why it is created.
Learners are too shy to ask for any assistance according to the subject.
Unbalanced workload, when one person does more of the work activity than the next person.
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Re: Activity: Why do groupwork fail?

by S SIBANDE -
Influential reason groups fail
Lack of proper communication from team members and no team leader
Late replies or totally no responds from members when question is asked
Some members are failing to acknowledge other`s point of view
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Re: Activity: Why do groupwork fail?

by A CELE -
Group work fails because of people who do not participate waiting for others to do work .

Sometime when members of a group do not communicate alot .

Group work also fails when a team have no solution to the problem of their given work.
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Re: Activity: Why do groupwork fail?

by DEON MATOME MOGOFE -
Group work fail because some people do not want to contribute they just write other peoples opinion like they are.

2. Some group member take information from ChatGPT which sometimes they do not verify it

3. People do not want to apply their critical thinking skills they want to be spoon fed
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Re: Activity: Why do groupwork fail?

by BOTHO MOTLALEPULA TREASURE TAELE -
1. Team members do not listen to the input of others which might result in the team not being progressive.
2. Some members depend on others to do their work for them and get credit for the work they did not even do.
3. Members cannot communicate well with others and they might think that others are better than them.
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Re: Activity: Why do groupwork fail?

by A VAN DER WESTHUIZEN -
1. Team members fail to respond in time to messages.
2. Team members leave most work that needs to be done to fellow teammates.
3. when they don't value the contributions each member makes
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Re: Activity: Why do groupwork fail?

by B NKOSI -
group work fails because of lack of communication, respect of other peoples opinion and not being united as a group
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Re: Activity: Why do groupwork fail?

by SINDILE DINEO MLAUDZI -
1. *Poor communication: Lack of clear communication, unclear expectations, and unresponsive team members.
2. *Inequitable workload: Uneven distribution of tasks, lack of accountability, and some members not pulling their weight.
3. *Lack of clear goals and objectives: Unclear project scope, conflicting priorities, and no clear direction or leadership.
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Re: Activity: Why do groupwork fail?

by Fodrick Dipotso Sithole -
-When group members don't communicate clearly or regularly, It is a poor communication
-when group members aren't clearly on objectives, roles or responsibilities
-when group members don't pull their weight or contribute equally
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Re: Activity: Why do groupwork fail?

by Nombulelo Charity Khoza -
Inadequate communication between the group members and some members being disrespectful to others on the group.When they don’t have a proper goal of the group

Ground rules for the group
1. All group members must be respectful and value each other at all times
2. Set realistic goals and deadlines for all members of the group
3. The group admin must be able to address conflicts and issues prompted by the group members and anyone not willing to participate and follow the rules must be removed or dealt with
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Re: Activity: Why do groupwork fail?

by T MASHURA -
1. Lack of proper communications amongst group members
2. Personal conflicts that can lead to members not being able to work together
3. discrimination by other members such as racism and financial status.
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Re: Activity: Why do groupwork fail?

by Vuyiswa Xozwa -
Group work fail due to ineffective leadership
Avoiding accountability
Miscommunication can result in errors in service delivery, and a negative customer expirience.
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Re: Activity: Why do groupwork fail?

by Tsireletso Mohlaoli -
Group work failure causes can be:
1. Lack of effective communication
2. Poor judgement of other participants
3. Over consideration of the group unrelated contents.
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Re: Activity: Why do groupwork fail?

by TISHVIR NARESH BISSNATH -
1- team members leave one individual to do the work.
2-poor communication
3-lack empathy and don't value team mates ideas
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Re: Activity: Why do groupwork fail?

by B MALEBANE -
Group work failure causes can be:
1. Lack of effective communication
2. Poor judgement of other participants
3. Over consideration of the group unrelated contents.
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Re: Activity: Why do groupwork fail?

by Asemahle Lande -
Members fail to communicate
Leave the work to be done by others
They bully each other
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Re: Activity: Why do groupwork fail?

by N MASANGO -
They don't consider other people's opinions, don't want to be engage in groups,poor communication and lack of commitment
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Re: Activity: Why do groupwork fail?

by I MAMAPULE -
1. Focused purpose.

2. Work in a group and not as individuals.

3. Equally share responsibilities.
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Re: Activity: Why do groupwork fail?

by ntando mnqobi mdluli -
Lack of proper communication from team members, Late reply and sometimes no reply at all, team member they don't value the contributions others make
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Re: Activity: Why do groupwork fail?

by T GXAKWE -
Lack of clear communication leads to misunderstandings and conflicts.

Lack of trust

Disagreements or clashing work styles can cause tension
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Re: Activity: Why do groupwork fail?

by LINDIWE MVULA -
The organization must be for a particular purpose. Only associated records must be communicated. Group must be controlled via way of means of particular individual. Set guidelines for the organization, which include posting instances if for paintings purpose. Groups fails as a few use to reveal off and a few speak unrelated records.
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Re: Activity: Why do groupwork fail?

by LINDIWE MVULA -
The organization must be for a particular purpose. Only associated records must be communicated. Group must be controlled via way of means of particular individual. Set guidelines for the organization, which include posting instances if for paintings purpose. Groups fails as a few use to reveal off and a few speak unrelated records.
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Re: Activity: Why do groupwork fail?

by LINDIWE MVULA -
The floor guidelines for the institution paintings is to have a centered reason said clearly. Then have duties assigned with the time frame. Then praise and inspire the ones which can be green and on time with targets delivery. Sometimes institution paintings fails due to terrible conversation among undertaking chief and members.
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Re: Activity: Why do groupwork fail?

by Norma Ramokone Manthosi -
1. People fail to read and understand the instruction carefully.
2. There is no group leader to take the lead of the group.
3. Not submitting projects on the right due date and time of submission.
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Re: Activity: Why do groupwork fail?

by P SAGATHEVAN -
1. Poor leadership or no group leader to assign clear tasks.
2. Lack of accountability when something goes wrong.
3. Unequal work distribution among group members.
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Re: Activity: Why do groupwork fail?

by A LEKALAKE -
The group work is failing because of lack of respect, rules not being implemented and also people keeping quiet and not engaging with each other
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Re: Activity: Why do groupwork fail?

by K SESHOKA -
The group work sometimes fails because not everyone is applying effort to the group only few people are putting effort.Group members ignore messages on purpose knowing that the rest of the members will finish up the needed task by due date even if they don't.
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Re: Activity: Why do groupwork fail?

by M LANGA -
1. Lack of discipline
2. Different opinions
3 Everyone thinks they are right
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Re: Activity: Why do groupwork fail?

by Nonkululeko Hlophe -
1 All group members to work together to execute group tasks.

2 All group members are expected to contribute to group discussions.

3 All group members are expected to respect each other.
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Re: Activity: Why do groupwork fail?

by Zibuyisile Emmanuel Myolwa -
Group work mostly fails because of lake of accountability, communication strategy and responsibility.
Ground rules
Select a group leader
Divide task accordingly
Set deadlines
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Re: Activity: Why do groupwork fail?

by K MAPELO -
Foster an environment where constructive feedback is encouraged. Set ground rules and make it clear what is expected of everyone in the group. There must also be good communication between the members.

Groups fail because there is no or less feedback for the questions asked or the information needed by other members. Members end up sending irrelevant information or questions because it has not been made clear what is expected of them.
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Re: Activity: Why do groupwork fail?

by Manamela Mmatshepo -
1.Some students do not participate in the groups.
2.Other students post things that are not related to the group.
3.Some students criticize other students for asking some questions
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Re: Activity: Why do groupwork fail?

by N MBUYANE -
1 poor communication skills
2 causing conflicts in the group
3 lack of respect
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Re: Activity: Why do groupwork fail?

by LESEGO TRYPHINAH MALEKA -
Lack of communication
Disrespect on team members
Some team don't participate in the group
Topics that are not related to the group
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Re: Activity: Why do groupwork fail?

by L BASI -
Lack of communication
Some members do no contribute as needed
Some do not even reply when doing the certain project
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Re: Activity: Why do groupwork fail?

by N MZAMO -
1. Poor communication

2. No accountability

3. Disrespect for each other, including personal views.
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Re: Activity: Why do groupwork fail?

by PRECIOUS LUBISI -
> Misunderstandings within the team members
> Lack of communication and participation
> Disobedience among other members
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Re: Activity: Why do groupwork fail?

by Nkcubeko Mbuzane -
Group work fails because of many things such as Lack of communication, conflict, lack of accountability. these things that i have mentioned can make group work to fail but can be saved by the following ground rules,
Respect.
open and transparent communication.
Accountability.
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Re: Activity: Why do groupwork fail?

by Stephanie Bradshaw Jansen van Vuuren -
1. Personal discussion takes place
2. People are opinionated and not objective
3. Some people do not contribute

To combat this rules must be set in place as soon as the group is created:
1. topic only related discussion
2. Polite and open minded
3. Everyone has a task to complete
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Re: Activity: Why do groupwork fail?

by Renee van Deventer -
There is someone who doesn't contribute to the project.
There is an argument about who should do what.
Someone feels the work was not divided equally and they are told to do more.
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Re: Activity: Why do groupwork fail?

by SIZILE TANGANA -
When there is no active participation. Fail to do your assigned task. Delay the time frame.
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Re: Activity: Why do groupwork fail?

by K MATJIANE -
Lack of communication,when there is no participation and lack of respect
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Re: Activity: Why do groupwork fail?

by F MUTSHAENI -
Disrespect or poor communication, failure to participate, and not responding.
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Re: Activity: Why do groupwork fail?

by T LUBISI -
Everyone must participate

Communicate in a language everyone understands

Always stay relevant
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Re: Activity: Why do groupwork fail?

by PALESA PAULINAH MABOE -
1. Team members fail to respond to messages.
2. Team members leave all the work that needs to be done to fellow teammates.
3. when they don't value the contributions each member makes
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Re: Activity: Why do groupwork fail?

by Moipone Maimane -
I am happy I have learned a lot in this app and it was great to be in this session I enjoyed a lot
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Re: Activity: Why do groupwork fail?

by A MNYOMBOLO -
Group work fail because team leave most work to certain members, no communication. Ground rules should include, proper work distribution, having a deadline for tasks and communicate effectively among each other
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Re: Activity: Why do groupwork fail?

by FLORENCE NDIMINI MUTHAPHULI -
Non stop advertisement that doesn't not align with the group. Posting non stop instead of having a time frame to pose a question or post important information.
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Re: Activity: Why do groupwork fail?

by DIMPHO CHARLOTTE LETSWALO -
Lack of proper communication from team members

Late replies or totally no responds from members when question is asked

Some members are failing to acknowledge other`s point of view
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Re: Activity: Why do groupwork fail?

by Hannah Lorraine Krause -
Too many people have the same answers to assessment questions, confusion may occur leading to the whole group being confused, incorrect information can be spread
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Re: Activity: Why do groupwork fail?

by Hannah Lorraine Krause -
Too many people have the same answers to assessment questions, confusion may occur leading to the whole group being confused, incorrect information can be spread
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Re: Activity: Why do groupwork fail?

by O NTINKINCA -
1. Some group members want their words to be final
2. Lack of unity
4. Some group members lack respect and some do not participate
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Re: Activity: Why do groupwork fail?

by K NKOANA -
Work maybe divided unequally. Others are not given an opportunity share their opinions. When setting a date to meet in person or over the phone, others cannot make it on that date. Important decisions are not discussed with others as some take leadership positions.
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Re: Activity: Why do groupwork fail?

by Kamogelo Barbara Mahlaule -
-poor communication
-lack of clear goals and objectives
-Cultural or personal conflict

Rules:
-Active listening and respect
-Clear communication and feedback
-encourage constructive conflict resolution
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Re: Activity: Why do groupwork fail?

by M TEBEILA -
Team work fail because some team members don't want to contribute to the work given.
Some lack communication skills.
Some take other Team members for granted and want their work to be done without pulling some weight
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Re: Activity: Why do groupwork fail?

by Secnah mafolo Motau -
1. Lack of Communication – Poor communication leads to misunderstandings, missed deadlines, and confusion about responsibilities. Clear and open discussions are essential for success.


2. Unequal Participation – Some members may contribute more than others, causing frustration and resentment. A fair division of work ensures everyone plays a role.


3. Poor Time Management – Without proper planning, groups may struggle to meet deadlines, leading to rushed or incomplete work. Setting clear milestones helps keep the project on track.
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Re: Activity: Why do groupwork fail?

by SIBONGILE PRECIOUS MBATSANE -
1. Team members fail to respond to messages.
2. Group members leave all the work that needs to be done to other group members.
3.They don't value the contributions each member makes
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Re: Activity: Why do groupwork fail?

by Thabang Alpheus Maduwa -
1. Team members fail to respond to messages.
2. Team members leave all the work that needs to be done to fellow teammates.
3. Should always respond positive and be approachable in the group.
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Re: Activity: Why do groupwork fail?

by Nonhlanhla Constance Mdlovu -
1 . Lack of proper communication
2. Late responses from members when question is asked
3 . Disrespecting each other
4 . Lack of commitment
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Re: Activity: Why do groupwork fail?

by ELRICH NKATEKO KHOZA -
Lack of Communication: When group members don’t share ideas, progress updates, or feedback, it leads to misunderstandings and incomplete work.

Unequal Contribution: Some members may not contribute as much, leading to frustration among others who end up doing more of the work.

Conflicting Goals: If group members have different objectives or priorities for the project, it can create tension and hinder progress.
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Re: Activity: Why do groupwork fail?

by P SIMELANE -
1. Team members leave all the work that needs to be done to the fellow teammates.
2. Team members fail to respond to messages.
3. When they don't value the contributions each members make.
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Re: Activity: Why do groupwork fail?

by N MALINGA -
Disobeying of the rules
Ignoring others Iides
Bad time management
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Re: Activity: Why do groupwork fail?

by C VAN HUYSSTEEN -
Be committed to achieve the same goals and objectives
Respect other's time and contributions
Willingness to learn and share knowledge with group members
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Re: Activity: Why do groupwork fail?

by Nonhlanhla Joy Motaung -
Not all members participate, dictatorship, leaving all the work to be done by a few members, lack of collaboration and respect.
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Re: Activity: Why do groupwork fail?

by JOSEPH APODI -
Some reasons why group work fail include
1. Unclear goals
2.Poor communication
3. Lack of engagement
4. Members not adhering to group rules.
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Re: Activity: Why do groupwork fail?

by Thabang Poopedi -
Lack of Communication: When team members don't communicate effectively, it can lead to misunderstandings, missed deadlines, and confusion about who is responsible for what.

Unequal Contribution: If some group members do not contribute equally to the project, it can cause frustration and resentment, leading to an imbalanced workload.

Poor Time Management: Without clear deadlines and proper planning, group work can fall behind schedule, leading to rushed work or incomplete tasks.
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Re: Activity: Why do groupwork fail?

by Zintle Jonas -
Here are some reasons why group work can fail:

1. Some members don't contribute their fair share, it creates an imbalance. Rule, everyone should contribute equally or their own fair share.

2. Misunderstandings and a lack of clear communication can cause confusion, missed deadlines, and conflict within the group. Rule; have clear channels, set response expectations, and encourage active listening with feedback.

3. Without defined goals and roles, the group may lack direction. Members might not understand their responsibilities, leading to duplication of effort or important tasks being overlooked. Rule; set goals and assign responsibilities
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Re: Activity: Why do groupwork fail?

by Lebohang Mazibuko -
The ground rules for the group work is to have a focused purpose stated clearly. Then have tasks assigned with the time frame. Then compliment and motivate those that are efficient and on time with objectives delivery. Sometimes group work fails because of poor communication amongst project leader and members.
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Re: Activity: Why do groupwork fail?

by S NGUBANE -
Not being able to respond clearly for that particular person to understand or not having a particular person who will be like the leader of the group so we can get things in order in all of us getting help
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Re: Activity: Why do groupwork fail?

by Matsemela Katlego Mmakola -
some team members do not reply or play their part
disrespecting each other
some are lazy and want others to do all the work while they take credit for it.
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Re: Activity: Why do groupwork fail?

by N MBAMBO -
Participation-Some group members fail to participate equally .
Communication-poor communication among team members make the group fail .
Time -Some team member take more than expected time to be fully committed to the group
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Re: Activity: Why do groupwork fail?

by P TELEKO -
The maun reason is that most members In a group are not putting enough effort , so they should all put effort , respect each other 's opinions and views
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Re: Activity: Why do groupwork fail?

by LUNGHILE NGOBENI -
Group work fail because participants become competitive to one another forgetting to be in one group
Other students do not engage
Others like ordering around
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Re: Activity: Why do groupwork fail?

by Nombuyiselo Sandile Mafu -
Not adhering to the group rules
Using vulgar language.
Sharing personal information on the group and posting content that is not intended for the group.
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Re: Activity: Why do groupwork fail?

by Katlego MOEMA -
When everyone wants their opinions to be taken to head and not taking to consideration of other people’s input which may result to be the perfect opinion as compared to theirs. Also lack of respect for each in the group.
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Re: Activity: Why do groupwork fail?

by BOIKANYO JEANETTE MOYA -
1. Team members who don't participate
2. Team members who fail to manage time
3. Team members who don't have effective communication
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Re: Activity: Why do groupwork fail?

by KAMOGELO GIVEN MAHUNGELA -
1. Team members fail to respond to messages.
2. Team members leave all the work that needs to be done to fellow teammates.
3. when they don't value the contributions each other meaning they lack listing skill
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Re: Activity: Why do groupwork fail?

by MAGGIE KHUTJO KGASAGO -
1. Team members fail to respond to messages.
2. Team members leave all the work that needs to be done to fellow teammates.
3. when they don't value the contributions each member makes
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Re: Activity: Why do groupwork fail?

by D NDOU -
1. Team members fail to respond to messages.
2. Team members leave all the work that needs to be done to fellow teammates.
3. when they don't value the contributions each member makes
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Re: Activity: Why do groupwork fail?

by Jessica Raydene Naanyane -
Students dont want to work in unison
they dont take other students research into consideration
only listen to certain individuals
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Re: Activity: Why do groupwork fail?

by B NDLOVU -
WhatsApp Groups fail if they are just left without a goal or if the group members consistently break the rules with no repercussions. And lastly - a group fails when there is no engagements from the members at all.
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Re: Activity: Why do groupwork fail?

by MOTLATSO MONIC DIPELA -
When other mates don't contribute to the assigned group work.
More work is expected to be done by only one mate.
Failure to communicate with your group about the assigned work.
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Re: Activity: Why do groupwork fail?

by SIMPHIWE NHLAPO -
Group work fails when we don't have a common goal as attendees. People don't always still to the topics indicated. There are lot of misunderstandings.
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Re: Activity: Why do groupwork fail?

by Maikutlo Providence Matlou Setati -
3 group rules

1. We work as a team
2. We build one another and don't criticize
3. No answer is a stupid answer


Group work fail because not everyone participates, some judge others, some undermine others, some don't have self confidence and are afraid to share their thoughts.
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Re: Activity: Why do groupwork fail?

by Z BUTHELEZI -
1. team members fail to respond to messages
2. they leave work needed to be done by teamworks
3. they dont value the contribution each member makes
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Re: Activity: Why do groupwork fail?

by PALESA MOKOENA -
Three reasons why groupwork fail
1. Miscommunication
2. Disrespect
3. Avoiding taking responsibility
 
Three ground rules
1. Everyone must participate
2. Show respect to every group member
3. Take responsibility of your mistakes
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Re: Activity: Why do groupwork fail?

by D MASEMOLA -
Lack of communication in the group, some team members don't participate in the group tasks, the team leader only takes information from the people that they understand while ignoring some team members information
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Re: Activity: Why do groupwork fail?

by K MALATJI -
Noice can make group work fail
Always talking one person
not discussing
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Re: Activity: Why do groupwork fail?

by ZANELE NTIMBA -
Lack of respect to ground rules
Not following the instructions
Poor management from the leader
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Re: Activity: Why do groupwork fail?

by T MLOTSHWA -
The ground rules for the group work is to have a focused purpose stated clearly. Then have tasks assigned with the time frame. Then compliment and motivate those that are efficient and on time with objectives delivery. Sometimes group work fails because of poor communication amongst project leader and members.
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Re: Activity: Why do groupwork fail?

by PHILELO MATHEVULA -
Poor Communication: When group members don’t share ideas or updates clearly, misunderstandings and delays happen.

Lack of Participation: If some members don’t contribute their fair share, it creates an imbalance and extra work for others.

Unclear Roles and Responsibilities: Without defined roles, tasks can be missed or duplicated, causing confusion and inefficiency.
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Re: Activity: Why do groupwork fail?

by Ketsia Luduli Sakala -
Lack of clear communication from each party. Being too independent and working with lazy people who wait until the last minute to do the work or to ask questions. People are going to a group just because they know that one person will do all the work. Other people are not meeting each other's standard of work.
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Re: Activity: Why do groupwork fail?

by MUKONA MBINDUKI -
no clear communication
some are lazy to do the work and depend on others
some are disrespectful
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Re: Activity: Why do groupwork fail? by Asiphe Kiti

by Asiphe Kiti -

Procrastination 

only a few learners engage in it

some learners struggle to keep as they have to juggle work nd their studies and i'm one of those im first year and i panicked a lot this past semester i didnt where to start however i some how managed in the end as for group work luckily i didn't have an assignment that needed a group it was only forums engagement about the content and i hardly did ..working omn improving that though