The Only Effective Way to Guard Against Social Loafing Is

question 4

Multiple Choice

The only effective way to guard against social loafing is for managers to make special efforts to do this.

• A)Be fair to all group members.
• B)Treat all group members equally.
• C)Assess the group as a whole exclusively.
• D)Assess individual contributions of group members.

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Definitions:

Individual Members' Capabilities

Refers to the skills, knowledge, and abilities possessed by each person within a group or organization.

Synergy

The interaction or cooperation of two or more organizations, substances, or other agents to produce a combined effect greater than the sum of their separate effects.

Life Cycle Stages

The various phases through which an entity, such as a product, organization, or project, passes, typically including initiation, growth, maturity, and decline.

Formal Work Unit

A structured group within an organization designed to perform specific tasks or functions according to defined roles and procedures.