Group a Has Been Meeting for One Month and Is

question 71

Multiple Choice

Group A has been meeting for one month and is having some difficulty appointing its leader. At least three individuals are qualified to keep the group's focus on its objectives, but the group has yet to decide which person will lead. Group A is at the ________ stage.

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

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Definitions:

Reality Testing

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Competence

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