Question

Social loafing occurs when: a. team members feel intense pressure to not disagree with each other so that the team can approve a proposed solution. b. workers develop healthy interpersonal relationships with other team members. c. team members withhold their efforts and fail to perform their share of the work. d. workers complete the assigned tasks and feel obligated to socialize with other team members.

Answer 1

Answer:

The answer is option (C) Team members withhold their efforts and fail to perform their share of the work.

Explanation:

Social loafing describes the concept which people are inclined to contributing less or no effort in carrying out a project or assignment simply because it is a group work. As such, results of the group project or assignment becomes ineffective or ultimately fails.

Interestingly, if the assignment or project were to be a non-group work, the individuals would be inclined to give their best to it and in extension, see that that it becomes successful simply because it is of personal concern.