Which Term Is Defined as a Reduction in Effort by Individuals

question 105

Multiple Choice

Which term is defined as a reduction in effort by individuals when they work in groups as compared to when they work by themselves

• A) group conformity
• B) group polarization 
• C) social loafing
• D) the bystander effect

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Definitions:

Cash Basis Accounting

A financial recording approach where earnings and outlays are only acknowledged upon the receipt or payment of cash.

Accrual Basis Accounting

A financial recording system in which earnings and expenditures are logged when they happen, not necessarily when the payment is made or received.

Return on Assets

A financial ratio that measures how effectively a company is using its assets to generate profit, typically expressed as a percentage.

Debt Ratio

Debt ratio is a financial ratio that measures the extent of a company’s leverage, calculated by dividing total liabilities by total assets.