The number of individuals in a group influences how the members interact.Very small groups have a number of disadvantagesIn two-person groups, or dyads, members are either at odds frequently or are extremely polite to avoid differences.Three-person groups frequently lead to two-against-one situationsEven-numbered groups often lead to deadlocksVery small groups have a number of disadvantagesGroups of five to seven are ideal because of enough input and the lack of deadlocks.Large groups beyond seven and more so beyond eleven, pose difficulties.Interactions tend to become centralized to a few members.Overall group satisfaction declinesInteractions become too lengthy when complex issues are considered.Group performance:Social loafing is the tendency of individuals to expend less effort when working in groups than when working alone.Free riders are individuals who engage in social loafing in a groupIndividualism, a condition where by personal interests are stronger than the needs of the group, often leads to social loafing.On the other hand, collectivists tend to put the good of the group before personal interest.Points:Social loafing is the tendency of individuals to expend less effort when working in groups than when working alone.Free riders are individuals who engage in social loafing in a groupIndividualism, a condition where by personal interests are stronger than the needs of the group, often leads to social loafing.On the other hand, collectivists tend to put the good of the group before personal interest.Work Group Processes:Process loss is the energy diverted from the task to develop and operate the group itself.Positive synergy is the force that results when the combined gains from group interaction (as opposed to individuals operating alone) are greater than group process losses.Negative synergy is the force that results when group process losses are greater than any gains achieved from combining the forces of group members.Group cohesiveness :Performance levels may be either very high or very low,depending upon the group’s norms and cohesiveness.e) The group’s openness to innovation may be very high or very low.A high degree of cohesiveness in a group can have consequences on group performance.A number of factors have a positive effect on group cohesiveness; they include: