Social Loafing The tendency for individuals to expend less effort when working collectively than when working individually Groups of 7 or 9 perform better overall than larger or smaller groups Does not happen in collectivist societies Dr. Jerry L. huxell
Dr. Jerry L. Huxell Social Loafing • The tendency for individuals to expend less effort when working collectively than when working individually • Groups of 7 or 9 perform better overall than larger or smaller groups • Does not happen in collectivist societies
Social Loafing Does Not Occur When individual contributions are identified When subjects are personally involved When there is high group cohesion When the task is challenging and unique Dr. Jerry L. huxell
Dr. Jerry L. Huxell Social Loafing Does Not Occur • When individual contributions are identified • When subjects are personally involved • When there is high group cohesion • When the task is challenging and unique