Which of the following is the correct sequence of the stages for team development?
A) acceptance, communication/decision-making, solidarity, control
B) forming, norming, storming, performing, adjourning
C) forming, storming, norming, performing, adjourning
D) norming, forming, storming, performance, adjourning
E) forming, norming, performing, storming, adjourning

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The correct sequence of the stages for team development is forming, storming, norming, performing, and adjourning. This is commonly known as Tuckman's stages of group development. Option C is the only option which presents the correct sequence of stages. Option B is close, but it is missing the stage of adjourning, which refers to the group's disbandment after the completion of the task. Options A, D, and E are incorrect sequences.

Which of the Following Is the Correct Sequence of the Stages