Which of the Following Examples Demonstrates the Midway Point of the Punctuated

question 51

Multiple Choice

Which of the following examples demonstrates the midway point of the punctuated equilibrium development pattern?

• A) Graden finally feels comfortable enough with his role to slip into a mundane routine.
• B) Brady realizes his team is failing and asks his supervisors for permission to disband it.
• C) Sunny illuminates long festering resentments within the team and progress comes to a standstill.
• D) Phyllis and her teammates realize they need to quit messing around and get busy to meet their deadline.
• E) Blaine and her associates have worked ahead, so they can relax and do nothing for the duration of the project.

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