As much as people would like to believe that diversity is always good, it is simply not true. There are two easy answers to this question, and both are intuitively as well as empiracally true. First, diverse groups tend to take more time to set goals, plan, achieve consensus, and gather resources toward accomplishing a goal. This is because diverse people bring diverse viewpoints and diverse interests. I should note this is not always bad; in fact it is usually good. However, if time is precious, this could be a problem. Second, diverse groups tend to experience more “friction” in group interactions, which can lead to more serious interpersonal
problems. Again this is not always a bad thing, but it should be noted that the most dangerous diverse groups are those whose attitudes and personal goals do not match.
Problems with Diversity Part 8
