Ehab Ziad Mohammed

Abstract

This study aims to examine the impact of workplace social loafing on contextual performance through a field application at the College of Administration and Economics, University of Karbala. Social loafing was adopted as the independent variable, while contextual performance served as the dependent variable. The study sample consisted of 70 employees across various departments and administrative levels. Data were collected through a structured questionnaire supported by personal interviews. The research tested several main and sub-hypotheses using statistical tools such as Pearson correlation, t-test to determine significance, F-test for model validity, as well as R² and B coefficients to assess the extent and strength of the effect. Results revealed a moderate presence of social loafing behaviors, which had a clear negative influence on contextual performance. The study recommends implementing training workshops to reduce social loafing and enhance awareness of the importance of teamwork in academic work environments.

Keywords

contextual performance Faculty of Management and Economics. Social loafing in the workplace