Which of the following is an effective means of countering social loafing?
A) increase the rewards the group is given if it succeeds
B) increase the amount by which the group's progress is monitored
C) ensure that individual contributions to the group's outcome are identified
D) increase the size of the group
E) increase the group's work load

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Ensuring that individual contributions to the group's outcome are identified is an effective means of countering social loafing as it makes it difficult for individuals to hide their lack of effort, and fosters a sense of accountability and responsibility among group members. Increasing rewards or workload may not necessarily motivate individuals to work harder, and increasing group size may lead to diffusion of responsibility and further social loafing. Increasing the amount of monitoring may be helpful, but identifying individual contributions is more effective.

Which of the Following Is an Effective Means of Countering