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Have you ever been part of a group project but got stuck doing all the work while others coast and never pull their weight? Or, have you been part of a team but felt that you wouldn’t make much difference with your contribution, so sat back and let your teammates take over?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you’ve ever been in this very common situation before, you may question the effectiveness of teams. The ancient Greek philosopher Aristotle<\/a> once said that \u201cthe whole is greater than the sum of its parts\u201d<\/strong> – meaning that a collective team would have greater output than each individual would alone. Despite this, if you\u2019ve been the one taking on the pressure and workload while other team members sit back, you\u2019ll know how de-motivating it can be. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The phenomenon being described here is called social loafing and refers to what happens to the effort levels of people when they’re part of a team. In this article, we’ll explore the concept in detail, exploring the meaning, causes, and how you can prevent social loafing in your next team project. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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