The impact of social loafing on team performance with the mediating role of network of relationships

Abstract

Teams in organizations with the help of synergy can create the capacity to better adapt the organization to the environment and results with better performance outcomes. Effective teams are considered successful for many organizations, which cannot be done by one person, and improve the performance of the organization. While these teams may be more productive than individuals, there is considerable evidence that teams necessarily are not as productive as they seem. One of the negative aspects of teamwork is the tendency of people to put in less effort when working in a group, known as Social Loafing. The main purpose of this research was to study the impact of Social Loafing on Team Performance in EdTech (Education Technology) companies located in Chennai. Tamil Nadu, India. In addition, the present study deals with the mediating role of Network of Relationships. Data for this study was collected using a fully structured among 180 teams of EdTech companies. Findings shows that Social Loafing impacts the performance of knowledge-based teams. Also, Network of Relationships plays a mediating role in the relationship between Social Loafing and Team Performance