May 30, 2015
Social Loafing & Respect
Social loafing is the term given to the phenomenon of people exerting less effort to achieve a goal when they work in a group, than when they work alone.
According to research, working in a group affects productivity negatively by up to 50% more than working individually!
We all know the feeling of picking up the slack for that guy (or girl), and in the end, social loafing does no one any favours, especially the loafer, who is usually a Mr Nigel No-Friends by the deadline.
Respect is key when working with others, and upholding academic integrity means showing respect towards fellow students and delegating tasks fairly in group situations. Keep that in mind when you’re hit with your next group project!
#stoptheloafers