During the ________ stage of the group development process, a relatively clear hierarchy of leadership and agreement on the group's direction emerge.
A) forming
B) storming
C) norming
D) performing
Question 2It became clear that both Cathy and Simon felt they should lead the group. Other group members began aligning themselves with one or the other. This group is in the ________ stage.
A) forming
B) norming
C) storming
D) performing
Question 3Group A has been meeting for one month and is having some difficulty in appointing its leader. At least three individuals are qualified to keep the group's focus on its objectives, but the group has yet to decide which person will lead.
Group A is at the ________ stage.
A) forming
B) performing
C) storming
D) norming
Question 4For a new project, Eldon forms a team of individuals from various functional departments. After a few days Eldon observes conflicts within the group over who will control it and what the group needs to be doing.
This team is now in the ________ stage of group development.
A) storming
B) forming
C) performing
D) norming
Question 5Which of the following refers to independent formal groups whose members, in addition to their regular jobs, take on traditional managerial responsibilities, such as hiring, planning and scheduling, and evaluating performance?
A) command groups
B) task groups
C) self-managed teams
D) cross-functional teams
Question 6The first group meeting is in progress. The five attendees are exchanging contact information and getting acquainted. This group is in the ________ stage.
A) forming
B) norming
C) storming
D) performing
Question 7David supervises a group of employees who work towards achieving organizational goals. This group can be called a ________.
A) self-managed team
B) task group
C) command group
D) cross-functional team
Question 8The ________ stage in the group development process is complete when members begin to think of themselves as part of a group.
A) forming
B) storming
C) norming
D) performing