Which of the Following Statements Regarding Gersick's Study of Punctuated

question 42

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements regarding Gersick's study of punctuated equilibrium is correct?

• A)Most change in groups is characterized by periods of revolutionary chaos.
• B)All groups are able to readily adapt to new environments that arise due to change.
• C)The punctuated equilibrium model is cyclical in nature.
• D)Groups generally cycle through the Storming and Norming stages of group development.

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