Asked by Katelyn Sauber on Jul 24, 2024

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The tendency for individuals to become less productive as group size increases is known as

A) laziness.
B) the Ringelmann effect.
C) groupthink.
D) social inhibition.
E) input output losses.

Ringelmann Effect

The phenomenon where individual productivity decreases as the size of a group increases, due to factors like reduced coordination or motivation.

  • Gain insight into the Ringelmann effect and its consequences for collective work efficiency.
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Ankit VermaJul 26, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
The tendency for individuals to become less productive as group size increases is known as the Ringelmann effect, named after the French agricultural engineer, Maximilien Ringelmann, who first studied this phenomenon.