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 this 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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The behavior of individuals clustering with members of their specific nursing units indicates that the group is in the Forming stage of Homans's group process model. This stage is characterized by orientation and formation of the group and its goals. The nurse manager's explanation of the group's focus is also consistent with this stage.

During the First Meeting of a Newly Created Task Force