If you are asked to describe the correct sequence of the stages of team development, which of these should you pick?
A) Introduction, growth, settling-in, maturation, and dismissal
B) Start-up, growth, leveling-off, settling-in, and disbanding
C) Forming, storming, norming, performing, and adjourning
D) Launch, growth, leveling-off, maturing, and decline
E) Introduction, orientation, settling-in, maturation, and decline

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The stages of team development are commonly referred to as forming, storming, norming, performing, and adjourning. This sequence reflects the gradual process of a team's evolution as they become more cohesive, focused, and productive over time, followed by the eventual dissolution of the group. Option A, B, D, and E do not accurately reflect the standard stages of team development.

If You Are Asked to Describe the Correct Sequence of the Stages