Social loafing is a phenomenon in which individuals exert less effort when working in a group setting than when working alone. This often leads to decreased morale and increased conflict within the team.
When individuals slack off in a team setting, the overall quality of co-worker performance can suffer, which can lead to reduced motivation and team cohesion over time.
The essence of social loafing is that team members expect others to perform their share of the work, which results in unfair burden distribution among the group.
Practical strategies to prevent social loafing include setting clear individual responsibilities, enhancing group cohesion, and ensuring that contributions are identifiable and valued by the team.
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