John Works in a Software Services Company

question 137

Multiple Choice

John works in a software services company. He is currently a member of a large team working on a project. John generally tries to avoid taking responsibilities and works as less as possible because he knows that there are other team members who will complete the work. Which of the following terms best represents John's behavior?

• A) Social loafing
• B) Self-concordance
• C) Fundamental attribution error
• D) Representativeness bias
• E) Bandwagon effect

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Definitions:

University Professor

A faculty member of a college or university who engages in teaching, research, and potentially service roles within higher education.

Synergy

The creation of a whole that is greater than the simple sum of its parts, typically occurring when individuals or groups work together effectively.

Social Facilitation

The tendency for individuals to perform tasks better or more efficiently in the presence of others.

Performance

Performance entails the act of carrying out a task or displaying one's abilities in the context of expectations, standards, or measurements.