Social loafing occurs:
A) in smaller rather than larger teams.
B) when the task is boring.
C) in tasks with high interdependence.
D) when employees believe the team's objective is important.
E) among employees with collectivist rather than individualistic values.

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Social loafing occurs when people exert less effort (and usually perform at a lower level) when working in teams than when working alone. Social loafing is less prevalent when the task is interesting because individuals are more motivated by the work itself to perform their duties.

Social Loafing Occurs