b) A group meeting sometimes is suggested as a useful compromise between interviews and

questionnaires. In such a group meeting, one systems analyst meets with and asks questions of a
number of users at one time. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of such a group meeting.

A group meeting sometimes is suggested as a useful compromise between interviews and

questionnaires. In such a group meeting, one systems analyst meets with and asks questions of
a number of users at one time.Group meetings, live or online, are a valuable source of information and a
great opportunity to create teamwork and have everyone onboard towards a common goal.so that all the
users will have a common point to discuss and can obtain number of ideas.When inviting choose a direct
title that gives a clear idea of what's going to be covered and how much time it will take to do so.

Advantage

○ Group discussion makes complex and difficult tasks into parts and steps.
○ Time can be saved in a group discussion at a time we can address to number of
users.

○ Common points can be shared among all users.best idea can be picked so quickly.

○ Users can point to any one if their is correction to be done in the discussion.

○ The data being collected can change in response to answers.

○ Allows clarifications.
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○ Higher response rates.
○ Provides chance to expose.

Disadvantages

● The analyst must be willing to give up control among the users

● The analyst must be prepared to cope with the unexpected

● Group discussion need to be planned and explained carefully

● Not effective for large group