Since group results cannot be attributed to any single person, ...

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Since group results cannot be attributed to any single person, the relationship between an individual's input and the group's output is clouded and this increases the possibility of ________.
 
  A) self-concordance
  B) emotional contagion
  C) negative offset
  D) social loafing
  E) emotional labor

Question 2

What is an advantage of bonuses over a merit-based pay plan?
 
  A) Employees don't view bonuses as a part of their salary.
  B) Bonuses improve flexibility of the workforce.
  C) Bonuses are paid based on a formula.
  D) Bonuses improve performance of the group as a whole.
  E) Employees are rewarded for recent performance.

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Answer to Question 1

D
Explanation: D) Social loafing refers to the tendency for individuals to expend less effort when working collectively than alone. Since group results cannot be attributed to any single person, the relationship between an individual's input and the group's output is clouded and this increases the possibility of social loafing.

Answer to Question 2

E
Explanation: E) The incentive effects of performance bonuses are generally higher than those of merit pay because, rather than paying for performance years ago (that was rolled into base pay), bonuses reward recent performance.