Stages of Group Development

Who proposed the forming-storming-norming-performing model?

• Frederick Taylor

• Elton Mayo

• Bruce Tuckman

• Abraham Maslow

What is the final stage added to the original four-stage model?

• Performing

• Storming

• Adjourning

• Norming

During which stage do group members often feel elated and more committed?

• Adjourning

• Norming

• Storming

• Forming

What is a common sentiment at the norming stage?

• What did we learn?

• We survived!

• Who has the power here?

• Why should I have to do this?

Which stage is characterized by members becoming more authentic and argumentative?

• Performing

• Norming

• Storming

• Forming

What is a key factor in avoiding getting stuck in the storming phase?

• Excluding diverse ideas

• Rushing the group's development

• Ignoring conflicts

• Normalizing conflict

What is cohesion often referred to as?

• A social barrier

• A social glue

• A social norm

• A social conflict

Which factor does NOT affect group cohesion?

• Similarity

• Size

• Stability

• Age

What is the ideal way to close a group?

• Set aside time to debrief and celebrate

• Ignore the ending

• Avoid discussing the group's achievements

• Rush the ending

What is a characteristic of cohesive groups?

• Members act independently

• Members avoid communication

• Members lack a sense of purpose

• Members have a collective identity