Kara's MBA Class Has to Work in Groups for a Semester-Long

question 51

Multiple Choice

Kara's MBA class has to work in groups for a semester-long project. Her group met for the first time this week, working out questions of what project focus the group should take, which group members have what skills, and how much time will be required. Kara's group is in the ________ stage of team development.

• A)adjourning
• B)forming
• C)norming
• D)storming
• E)performing

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