Adam has noticed that he can get more work out of his production crew when each member is given individual assignments than when an assignment is given to the crew as a whole.The reduction in output is likely to be the result of

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Social loafing refers to the tendency of people to exert less effort when working in a group than when working alone. When an assignment is given to the crew as a whole, some members may not feel individually responsible for the outcome and therefore may not put forth their best effort, resulting in a reduction in output.

Adam Has Noticed That He Can Get More Work Out