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A Model of Social Loafing in Real Work Groups

Department of Management, Hofstra University, 228 Weller Hall, Hempstead, New York 11550-1090.

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.

Key Words: social loafing • work groups • individual behavior in groups • group member effort

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