Carly is restructuring departments and is creating teams to increase the effectiveness of her departments.She recognises that the size of groups impacts their overall behaviour. Carly has learned in an OB course that:
A)social loafing is the tendency for individuals to expend less effort when working collectively than when working individually.
B)the effect of group size is consistent across most variables,including productivity,equity and status.
C)small groups are good for gaining diverse input only when managers take the lead over lower-status employees.
D)team spirit spurs individual effort and enhances the group's overall performance.

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Social loafing is a well-known phenomenon in groups where individuals tend to reduce their effort when working collectively compared to when working individually. This can lead to reduced productivity and effectiveness in the group. Option B is incorrect because the effect of group size varies across variables and is not consistent. Option C is only partially correct, as small groups do offer the potential for diverse input, but it is not necessary for managers to take the lead as lower-status employees may also have valuable insights. Option D is incorrect because team spirit alone may not enhance performance unless it is combined with individual efforts and a focus on achieving team goals.

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