Social Loafing Is

question 92

Multiple Choice

Social loafing is:

• A) unusual in virtual teams.
• B) a danger in virtual teams.
• C) discouraged through a mixture of individual and team-based rewards.
• D) more common in face-to-face teams than global virtual teams.
• E) B and C.

Recognize the impact of minority influence on group decisions.

Understand the role of personality and gender in conformity behaviors.

Explore the effectiveness of jury systems and the role of evidence in jury decisions.

Identify factors that contribute to group dynamics, like ostracism of deviants and shared responsibility.

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Definitions:

Activity Variances

Differences between planned activity costs and the actual costs incurred for those activities.

Cost Drivers

Factors that cause the cost of an activity or operation to increase or decrease, such as machine hours, labor hours, or the volume of production.

Flexible Budget

A budget that adjusts or flexes for changes in the volume of activity, providing a more useful comparison of actual to budgeted performance.

Guests

Individuals who receive services or hospitality, often in contexts such as hotels, restaurants, or events.