Social loafing is the occurrence where people in a group setting appear to exert less effort in completing a goal or task. This is seen as a diffusion of responsibility amongst the members.
Social loafing is the tendency for individuals to exert less effort when working in a group compared to when working alone. This phenomenon occurs because individuals may feel less accountable for their contributions when working as part of a group, leading to decreased motivation and effort.
If a group is larger than it needs to be it can lead to social loafing. Check a group communications text for more info on social loafing and group dynamics/communication
Steps to reduce social loafing might include assigning specific jobs to each person rather than allowing them to work together as a team. Also, confronting the social loafer can help to correct the behavior.
it's unclear whether by "social loafing" you mean people who do not socialize much, or people who do not work much--and therby rely on society for support. Note: To clarify (but not to answer, as I'm not well-versed enough), "social loafing" is the phenomenon where someone who's usually productive on their own starts slacking whenever they're in a group. Hope that helps.
Social Loafing
Social Loafing
people know that their individual contributions will be recognized.
the task is simple and no individual recognition will be given
grade their individual performances
Managers can discourage social loafing by setting clear performance expectations for each team member, actively monitoring individual contributions, providing regular feedback on performance, and holding team members accountable for their work. Encouraging a culture of open communication and collaboration can also help in promoting individual accountability within the group.
Creative Loafing was created in 1972.
A loafing shed or lean-to.