Social loafing is more likely to occur
A)when the task is boring.
B)in tasks with high interdependence.
C)among employees with collectivist rather than individualistic values.
D)when employees believe the team's objective is important.
E)in smaller rather than larger teams.

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Social loafing is more likely to occur when the task is perceived as unimportant, unchallenging or boring. This is because individuals do not feel the need to exert effort as they believe their contribution is not significant to the overall outcome of the task.

Social Loafing Is More Likely to Occur