Definition: Social Loafing is in psychology and sociology regarded as the tendency of individuals to reduce efforts when working on a collective task (i.e., when outputs are pooled with those of other group members) as compared to when the individual works alone. It happens because all members of the group are combining their efforts to reach a common goal. The group members tend to contribute less than what they would if they had to do a task alone. |
More on team management: Belbin Team Roles, Social Facilitation, Team Development Stages. MBA Brief provides concise yet precise definitions of organizational concepts, management methods, and business models as taught in an MBA program. We keep it short and provide links to high-quality websites where you can learn more about your topic. |
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