Which of the Following Statements Is True of Social Loafing

question 97

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true of social loafing?

• A) Clearly communicating to group members why each person's contributions are valuable to the group is an effective means by which managers and group members can reduce social loafing.
• B) Rewarding group contributions reduces social loafing.
• C) Ensuring a large group size reduces social loafing.
• D) One way that managers can effectively eliminate social loafing is by making group contributions identifiable so that group members perceive that low and high levels of group effort will be noticed.
• E) One way that managers can effectively eliminate social loafing is by forming groups with significantly higher number of members compared to the actual number of members needed to accomplish group goals.

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Definitions:

Prospective Coalition

An anticipated alliance or partnership among individuals or groups with the intention of achieving common goals.

Members

Individuals who belong to a group, organization, or community, typically sharing a common interest or purpose.

Coalition Founder

An individual or entity responsible for initiating the formation of a coalition or alliance.

Adversaries

Parties or individuals who are in opposition to each other; considered as opponents or competitors.