Understanding Tuckman's Group Stages

What is the first stage of Tuckman's stages of group formation?

• Storming

• Forming

• Norming

• Performing

During which stage of Tuckman's model do conflicts and competition typically arise?

• Forming

• Storming

• Norming

• Performing

In which stage do group members start to establish roles and responsibilities?

• Forming

• Storming

• Norming

• Performing

Which stage is characterised by high productivity and effective collaboration?

• Forming

• Storming

• Norming

• Performing

What is a key characteristic of the Forming stage?

• High levels of trust

• Uncertainty and anxiety

• Clear roles and responsibilities

• High productivity

Which stage might involve the group revisiting earlier stages to resolve conflicts?

• Forming

• Storming

• Norming

• Performing

What is a common outcome of the Norming stage?

• Increased conflict

• Established norms and cohesion

• Disbanding of the group

• Lack of direction

In the Performing stage, what is the primary focus of the group?

• Socialising

• Conflict resolution

• Task completion

• Role clarification

Which stage is often added as a fifth stage to Tuckman's original model, focusing on the disbandment of the group?

• Forming

• Storming

• Norming

• Adjourning

What is a potential challenge during the Storming stage?

• Lack of motivation

• Over-reliance on leadership

• Resistance to group tasks

• Excessive cohesion