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MGMT 3720 University of North Texas at Dallas Chances of Social Loafing Questions

 

  1. Do group members have an ethical responsibility to report shirkers to leadership? If you were working on a group project for a class and a group member was loafing, would you communicate this information to the instructor? Why or why not?  Your answer should be at least one paragraph (4 sentences). [10 points]
  2. Do you think social loafing is always shirking (failing to live up to your responsibilities)? Are there times when shirking is ethical or even justified? Your answer should be at least one paragraph (4 sentences). [10 points]
  3. Social loafing has been found to be higher in individualist nations than in other countries. Do you think this means we should tolerate shirking on the part of U.S. students and workers to a greater degree than if someone else does it? Your answer should be at least one paragraph (4 sentences). [10 points]
  4. Read “Extrinsic and Intrinsic Origins of Perceived Social Loafing in Organizations,” Academy of Management Journal 3 (1992), pp. 191–202.  After reading the article, design a plan of action to prevent and discourage social loafing at UNT Dallas.  Your answer should be at least two paragraphs (4 sentences each). [10 points]