Ned was assigned recently to a large team working on a major software release that was taking longer than expected. Ned and the other late additions into the project spent a month partnered with a senior programmer who went over the project in detail with them and got them up to speed. Unfortunately, this training put the project even farther behind schedule. After a few months of working on the project with so many other programmers, Ned's work output becomes noticeably lower than it was before when he was working independently.
-Ned's reduced work output could be due to ________, a motivational process loss.
A) a lack of knowledge
B) job dissatisfaction
C) a hostile work environment
D) social loafing
E) lack of proper supervision

Question

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Social loafing occurs when individuals exert less effort when working in a group compared to when they work alone, which can lead to reduced work output.

Ned Was Assigned Recently to a Large Team Working on a Major