Amy thanked Daniel for his work so far and said, $$I$$m anxious to get started. How long do you think the process will take?$$

Daniel replied, $"$I$$m not sure. It really depends on what people want to see in an outcome here and how easy it is to find a workable solution that everyone can agree on as the best possible choice.$$

Carl said, $$I bet the mayor$$s office isn$$t too happy to be waiting. I know they$$ve wanted this issue decided for a while.$$

Daniel said, $$I think they$$ll realize that a good solution is worth the wait for them. But yes, I expect they$$ll want frequent updates to know how things are going. Consensus isn't necessarily the simplest process, but it can generate good outcomes by getting everyone involved.$$

There are advantages and disadvantages of consensus$-$based decision making. Select the statement that describes a disadvantage.

The process gives the parties a sense of ownership.

The final decision excludes the input of certain parties.

The process can take a lot of time.

The process introduces a wide range of perspectives.