During the first meeting of a newly created task force, the nurse manager notices that individuals tend to cluster with members of their specific nursing units. The nurse manager begins the meeting with an explanation of the focus of the group. These behaviors are characteristic of which stage of Homans's group process?
A) Norming
B) Storming
C) Performing
D) Forming

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1. Norming occurs in the third stage of Homans's group process and is characterized by the definition of the goals and rules of behavior.
2. Storming occurs when the group members wrestle with roles and relationships and conflict arises.
3. Performing occurs in the fourth stage of Homans's group process; the group members communicate and cooperate.
4. Forming occurs in the initial stage of the group process; the members are cautious in approaching each other as they come together as a group.

During the First Meeting of a Newly Created Task Force