19 - Tuckman's Five-Stage Model of Group Development

Which stage is characterized by conflict and power struggles?

• Forming

• Storming

• Norming

• Performing

Fill in the blank: The forming stage emphasizes the importance of first _______.

• Impressions

• Meetings

• Projects

• Goals

What is a real-world example of the storming stage?

• A tech startup assembling a new project team

• A marketing agency experiencing creative conflicts

• A team finalizing a project

• A company celebrating success.

What is the main focus during the norming stage of team development?

• Establishing roles

• Resolving conflicts

• Achieving goals

• Dissolving the team

What role does emotional intelligence play in the transition to norming?

• It hinders communication

• It enhances understanding

• It creates conflicts

• It has no role.

How might team-building activities contribute to the norming process?

• By creating divisions

• By fostering trust

• By increasing competition

• By delaying progress

What feelings might the adjournment stage bring?

• Joy and excitement

• Sadness and anxiety

• Anger and frustration

• Indifference

What is the importance of proper closure in professional settings?

• It is unnecessary

• It helps in transitioning to new projects

• It creates confusion

• It delays progress.

What strategies can organizations employ to make the adjourning stage a positive experience?

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Future managers can use Tuckman's model to guide their teams more effectively through each stage by anticipating what?

• A) Challenges and leveraging opportunities

• B) Failures and setbacks

• C) Conflicts and disagreements

• D) Misunderstandings and errors.