Table 8.4
Nermina is preparing to implement teams in her functional area. Currently she is studying how to create a team. In her past experience she often found that groups of people did less work than just one or two people could do. It is now two weeks later. Nermina is well into the process of creating teams. She is ensuring the correct resources, both human and material are available for the team.
-Refer to Table 8.4. Nermina's original experience with groups is an example of:
A) social loafing.
B) common goals within work groups.
C) social facilitation.
D) distraction-conflict effect.

Question

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Nermina's experience of groups doing less work than one or two individuals is an example of social loafing. Social loafing occurs when individuals within a group reduce their effort because they believe their contribution will not be recognized or that others will compensate for their lack of effort.

Table 8.4 Nermina Is Preparing to Implement Teams in Her Functional Area