Groups

Tuckman's (1965) developed a model of group development which describes a team through its formation and operation. What is the correct sequence of stages in this model?

• Forming, Storming, Norming, Performing, Adjourning

• Performing, Norming, Storming, Forming, Adjourning

• Norming, Forming, Storming, Performing, Adjourning

• Adjourning, Performing, Norming, Storming, Forming

During which stage of Tuckman's group development do the team members start to develop close ties and consensus?

• Performing

• Storming

• Forming

• Norming

How would you define the norms established within a team?

• Standards or rules of behaviour that are legally enforced

• Standards and rules that are legally enforced and emerge out of social interaction within the team

• Standards or rules of behaviour that are socially enforced

• Standards and rules that are socially enforced and emerge out of social interaction within the team

A team is considered successful when it exhibits which of the following characteristics?

• Ignoring the project's goals and objectives

• Lack of communication and conflict within the team

• Effective communication, collaboration, mutual respect, and achieving the project's goals

• Competitive behavior and individualism among team members

One disadvantage of having a large team is

• Lack of diversity

• Generates more information

• Increased productivity

• Difficulty in effective communication and decision-making

The dynamics of the team are influenced by

• The thoughts and feelings of every team member

• The thoughts and feelings of the most outspoken team member

• The thoughts and feelings of the quietest team member

• The thoughts and feelings of the person who organized the team

In a team meeting, which of the following would be considered a group process?

• What each team member brings to the table

• The data collected during the meeting

• How the team interprets periods of silence

• The final decision made by the team

A group of friends are planning a trip. Which of the following is an example of group content in this scenario?

• The style of communication used among the friends

• The tangible outcome, such as the trip itinerary

• How everyone is included in the discussions about the trip

• People talking about how they feel about the trip in the group