Which of the following phenomena is a reason why group efficiency declines as groups increase in size?
A) social loafing
B) rationalization
C) socialization
D) identification

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Social loafing is the tendency for individuals to exert less effort in a group than when working alone. As groups increase in size, individual contributions become less noticeable and there is less perceived responsibility, leading to decreased motivation and effort.

Which of the Following Phenomena Is a Reason Why Group