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===Hidden Opportunity Costs===
:'''It would be incorrect to say that WIKIs are necessary for the survival of Westminster United Churchcan survive without WIKIs'''. Technical aspects of this church (in terms of computers) only makes up a tiny elements of what the church does. In reality, it is the <u>contribution </u> of the church <u>members </u> and '''volunteers ''' that keep the church operating.
:On the other hand, computer tools (such as WIKIs to help promote on-line collaboration) can help increase the productivity and communication of its membership. This author is a BIG BELIEVER in '''"opportunity costs"'''. '''These hidden costs can "creep-up" that acts as "friction" to slow-down the smooth operation of projects and communication'''.