SCENARIO 5-2 As a Consultant Who Specializes in Group Dynamics,you Are Observing

question 43

Multiple Choice

SCENARIO 5-2
As a consultant who specializes in group dynamics,you are observing Stack Inc.'s self-managed teams,which are in different stages of development.Stack is a medium-sized manufacturing business with a diversity of employees at all levels.You have labelled the teams A,B,C,D,and E.

-Referring to SCENARIO 5-2,in Team B at least one group member has withdrawn by sitting apart from the others,and is no longer participating in the discussions.This team seems to be in the _____________ stage.

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

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Definitions:

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