Loafing in the digital age: The role of computer mediated communication in the relation between perceived loafing and group affective outcomes
Lo-fi (chat) virtual teams show less work satisfaction than collocated groups. Perceived co-worker loafing negatively predicts satisfaction with the work process. Perceived co-worker loafing negatively predicts satisfaction with the work results. Perceived co-worker loafing negatively predicts group cohesion. The negative effect of co-worker loafing is stronger in lo-fi (chat) virtual work.
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