Joanne found that when her team was smaller with just five members,everyone completed a lot of work. Now that the team is made up of over 20 employees,the effort of each individual is not as high. What is this an example of?
A)social loafing
B)groupthink
C)cross-training
D)self-management

Question

Joanne found that when her team was smaller with just five members,everyone completed a lot of work. Now that the team is made up of over 20 employees,the effort of each individual is not as high. What is this an example of?
A)social loafing  
B)groupthink  
C)cross-training  
D)self-management

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Social loafing is the tendency for people to exert less effort when working in a group compared to when working alone. This can occur when individuals feel that their contribution is less significant in a larger group or when they believe others will do the work for them. In the given scenario, the decrease in individual effort when the team size increased is consistent with social loafing. Groupthink refers to a phenomenon where a group's desire for consensus and agreement overrides critical thinking and independent decision-making. Cross-training involves teaching individuals in a team new skills related to other team members’ roles. Self-management refers to the ability of individuals to regulate their own behavior and work independently without the need for constant supervision.

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