When a group member contributes less effort and works less hard when working in a group as compared to working alone,this is known as:

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Social loafing is the tendency for individuals to put forth less effort when working in a group as compared to working alone. This occurs because individuals believe that their effort will not be as visible or directly tied to the outcome of the group performance. Instead, they rely on the efforts of their fellow group members to achieve success. This can result in lower overall productivity and poorer quality work.

When a Group Member Contributes Less Effort and Works Less