The Tendency of People to Work Less Hard When Part

question 371

Multiple Choice

The tendency of people to work less hard when part of a group than when they are solely responsible for their work is known as

• A)groupthink.
• B)passive compliance.
• C)social loafing.
• D)mere presence.

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Definitions:

Mutual Interdependence

A situation in which the actions of one firm in an oligopolistic market influence, and are influenced by, the decisions of other firms within the same market.

Monopolistic Competition

A market structure characterized by many firms selling products that are similar but not identical, allowing for competition on factors other than price.

Pure Competition

A market structure characterized by a large number of small firms, identical products, and no barriers to entry or exit, allowing for perfect knowledge and resource mobility.

Pure Monopoly

A market structure where a single seller dominates the market with no close substitutes for the product or service offered.