Maria strongly disliked working in groups in college because she always felt there was someone who did not "pull his weight." However,now that she is a manager,she must organize teams in her firm.Which of the following is NOT a tip to prevent social loafing she has received from other managers in her company?
A)Design and communicate to all group members how they will be evaluated.
B)Assign engaging,challenging and rewarding tasks to group members.
C)Choose a larger number of employees for each team.
D)Define each individual's tasks in front of the group.

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Choosing a larger number of employees for each team can actually increase the likelihood of social loafing, as individuals may feel less accountable and responsible for their contribution when there are more people involved. Therefore, this tip is not effective in preventing social loafing. The other three options are effective ways to prevent social loafing by increasing individual accountability and motivation.

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