Which of the following is least likely a technique firms can use to mitigate the free-rider problem?
A)Firms can reduce the repeated interactions among team members so that actions depend less on what other members may have done in the past
B)Firms can keep teams small
C)Firms can allow employees to work together for long periods
D)Firms can structure teams so that their members can monitor one another's actions
E)Firms can use future periods of interaction and let natural team dynamics of peer pressure and social isolation take place as punishment for team members who have failed to contribute in the past

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Reducing repeated interactions among team members would likely exacerbate the free-rider problem rather than mitigate it. Repeated interactions allow for the development of trust and accountability, which are crucial for reducing free-riding. Options B, C, D, and E all describe methods that can help in mitigating the free-rider problem by enhancing monitoring, accountability, and peer pressure.

Which of the Following Is Least Likely a Technique Firms