When Carson started on his school project, two other students worked on it with him. As the semester continued, three more students were assigned to work on the project with the group. Although a total of six students were ultimately responsible for completing the project, Carson felt that two of them did the majority of the work and "carried the weight" of the group. This is an example ofa. group mismanagement. b. group crisis. c. social loafing. d. charismatic authority.

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Claire Snow

17 June, 22:19

When Carson started on his school project, two other students worked on it with him. As the semester continued, three more students were assigned to work on the project with the group. Although a total of six students were ultimately responsible for completing the project, Carson felt that two of them did the majority of the work and "carried the weight" of the group. This is an example ofa. group mismanagement. b. group crisis. c. social loafing. d. charismatic authority.

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Kennedi · Answer 1

Answer: The answer is C: Social Loafing.

Explanation: Social loafing is a social phenomenon that ocurrs when a person put less effort in achieving a goal when he/she is part of a group rather than when he/she is working alone.

In this particular case, the more students were assigned to work on the project with the group, the less effort the individuals put to complete the project.

One possible cause for this phenomenom might be that the individuals feel as if their effort will not matter to the group.

In conclusion, the correct answer is C: Social Loafing.