Social loafing occurs when:
A) team members feel intense pressure to not disagree with each other so that the team can approve a proposed solution.
B) workers develop healthy interpersonal relationships with other team members.
C) workers complete the assigned tasks and feel obligated to socialize with other team members.
D) team members withhold their efforts and fail to perform their share of the work.

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Social loafing is the tendency for individuals to withhold their efforts and fail to perform their share of the work when working in a group or team. This is often due to a diffusion of responsibility and a feeling of anonymity within the group. Social loafing can have negative impacts on team performance and can be mitigated through clear individual roles and accountability within the team. Options A, B, and C do not accurately describe social loafing.

Social Loafing Occurs When