A drop in individual effort on a task as the number of people working together on the task increases can be explained by:

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This phenomenon is explained by both coordination loss and motivation loss. Coordination loss occurs because as more people are involved, it becomes harder to synchronize and manage their efforts effectively. Motivation loss happens because individuals may feel less responsible for the outcome or believe their contribution is less significant, leading to reduced effort.

A Drop in Individual Effort on a Task as the Number