A Model of Social Loafing in Real Work Groups
- 1 June 1995
- journal article
- research article
- Published by SAGE Publications in Human Relations
- Vol. 48 (6) , 647-667
- https://doi.org/10.1177/001872679504800603
Abstract
Social loafing is the decline in member effort that often occurs in groups. This paper discusses factors that may contribute to social loafing, and proposes a model integrating these factors. The model attempts to move social loafing research from the laboratory to the workplace. Recommendations are offered for reducing social loafing in work groups.Keywords
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